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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight

The chip-based scanner could let astronauts monitor retinal changes without ground support as NASA says SANS affects about 70% of ISS crews.

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A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts' ocular health.

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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight

A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.

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Designed for Astronauts, This Technology Could Revolutionize the Screening for Vision Problems

The ESA has tasked a startup with developing a device that will allow astronauts to test their own eyesight, as some suffer from visual impairments after long stays in space. This technology could also benefit the general public.

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Wired broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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