DOAJ Open Access 2025

Tear Film and Keratitis in Space: Fluid Dynamics and Nanomedicine Strategies for Ocular Protection in Microgravity

Ryung Lee Rahul Kumar Jainam Shah Joshua Ong Ethan Waisberg +1 lainnya

Abstrak

Spaceflight-associated dry eye syndrome (SADES) has been reported among astronauts during both International Space Station (ISS) and Space Transportation System (STS) missions. As future missions extend beyond low Earth orbit, the physiological challenges of spaceflight include microgravity, radiation, and environmental stressors, which may further exacerbate the development of ocular surface disease. A deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, along with the exploration of innovative countermeasures, is critical. In this review, we examine nanomedicine as a promising countermeasure for managing ophthalmic conditions in space, with the goal of enhancing visual health and mission readiness for long-duration exploration-class missions.

Penulis (6)

R

Ryung Lee

R

Rahul Kumar

J

Jainam Shah

J

Joshua Ong

E

Ethan Waisberg

A

Alireza Tavakkoli

Format Sitasi

Lee, R., Kumar, R., Shah, J., Ong, J., Waisberg, E., Tavakkoli, A. (2025). Tear Film and Keratitis in Space: Fluid Dynamics and Nanomedicine Strategies for Ocular Protection in Microgravity. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17070847

Akses Cepat

PDF tidak tersedia langsung

Cek di sumber asli →
Lihat di Sumber doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17070847
Informasi Jurnal
Tahun Terbit
2025
Sumber Database
DOAJ
DOI
10.3390/pharmaceutics17070847
Akses
Open Access ✓