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Astronaut Karen Nyberg is seen floating in the space station. Karen is looking into a device to measure ocular health.

Understanding Astronaut Eye Health

SS036-E-006520 (June 5, 2013) ---NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, conducts an Ocular Health exam in the Destiny module of the International Space Station. Decreased gravity can cause changes in the eye and blood vessels due to fluid shifts in the body. These evaluations help researchers better understand the changes experienced during space missions.

Image Credit: NASA
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