Joe Brenna
Five Branches University, San Jose, CA, United States.
Front Ophthalmol (Lausanne). 2024 Oct 17;4:1487992. doi: 10.3389/fopht.2024.1487992. eCollection 2024.
Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) is a series of findings found in astronauts who have experienced long-duration spaceflight. It is characterized by neuro-ocular changes that may irreversibly alter vision and increase the risk for the development of terrestrial eye and brain disorders. Theories regarding its etiology and countermeasures to combat the findings seen continue to evolve. There is currently no direct treatment for SANS. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modalities have been used to treat eye and brain disorders on Earth that are pathogenically similar to SANS, therefore, TCM may be able to target corresponding pathology in astronauts, prevent and mitigate SANS findings, and decrease the risk for future development of disorders. This paper intends to discuss pathological similarities between SANS and terrestrial eye and brain disorders and how TCM has been used to treat those disorders.
太空飞行相关神经-眼部综合征（SANS）是在经历长期太空飞行的宇航员身上发现的一系列症状。其特征是神经-眼部变化，这些变化可能会不可逆地改变视力，并增加患陆地眼脑疾病的风险。关于其病因及应对这些症状的对策的理论仍在不断发展。目前尚无针对SANS的直接治疗方法。中医疗法已被用于治疗地球上与SANS病理相似的眼脑疾病，因此，中医可能能够针对宇航员的相应病理状况，预防和减轻SANS症状，并降低未来患疾病的风险。本文旨在探讨SANS与陆地眼脑疾病之间的病理相似性，以及中医如何用于治疗这些疾病。
