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Study Tests IOL Durability in Space

Researchers evaluated how IOL materials held up after approximately 6 months outside the International Space Station.

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Researchers evaluated intraocular lens (IOL) materials after 6 months outside the International Space Station.
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The study aimed to understand IOL durability for potential cataract surgery during long space missions.
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Forty-two of 61 space-exposed lenses showed no notable exposure-associated findings after returning to Earth.
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Nineteen lenses exhibited changes, including cracks and yellow discoloration due to atomic oxygen exposure.
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The study was exploratory and not designed to compare lens manufacturers or models, requiring further testing.