Phosphenes in low earth orbit: survey responses from 59 astronauts.
Fuglesang, Christer ; Narici, Livio ; Picozza, Piergiorgio ; et al. ; - ASI Sponsor
Apr - 2006
ISSN : 0095-6562 ;
journal : Aviation, space, and environmental medicine

Issue : 4
type: Article Journal

Abstract
It has long been known that many people in space experience sudden phosphenes, or light flashes. Although it is clear that they are related to high-energy particles in the space radiation environment, many details about them are still unknown. In an effort to gain more knowledge about the light flashes, a study was initiated to collect information from people who have recently flown in space.

keywords : Astronauts,Humans,Phosphenes,Questionnaires,Sleep,Space Flight