The Impact of Space Travel on Astronaut's Eyes

Those who dream of soaring through outer space one day may have cause for many concerns. A new study showing the effects of protracted adventures in space shows that some people may experience vision loss.

The study wasn't disheartening; the researchers found that space explorers returning home exhibited improved motor skills or dexterity, as well. The scientists examined eight Russian cosmonauts who spent seven months aboard the International Space Station.

"They actually acquired some kind of new motor skill, like riding a bike," Steven Jillings, the study's lead author.

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Space travel can lead to new motor skills but impaired vision, according to a new study of cosmonaut brains