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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2026; 14(3): 117257
Published online Jan 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i3.117257
Published online Jan 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i3.117257
Table 1 Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome
| Ref. | Mission duration | Sample size | SANS prevalence | Key ocular findings | Imaging used |
| Mader et al[16] | Long-duration ISS | n = 7 | Approximately 60% | ODE, globe flattening, choroidal folds | Fundus, MRI |
| Martin Paez et al[13] | Mixed missions | Review | 30%-70% | ODE, hyperopia | Multimodal |
| Macias et al[2] | Long-duration ISS | n = 8 | Approximately 62% | ONH edema, refractive shift | OCT, MRI |
| Ferguson et al[22] | 6-month ISS mission | n = 11 | Approximately 55% | Optic disc edema | OCT |
- Citation: Khullar S, Morya AK, Aggarwal S, Gupta T, Priyanka P, Morya R. Ocular health in outer space and beyond gravity: A minireview. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(3): 117257
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i3/117257.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i3.117257