Antarctica eye study: a prospective study of the effects of overwintering on ocular parameters and visual function

Antarctica eye study: a prospective study of the effects of overwintering on ocular parameters and visual function

Abstract Background In 2013 five polar explorers attempted to complete the first Trans-Antarctic Winter Traverse (TAWT). This study presents the ophthalmological findings for this group, who overwintered in Antarctica as part of the White Mars Human Science Protocol. Antarctic crews are exposed to e...

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Main Authors: Matthew H. Stahl, Alexander Kumar, Robert Lambert, Michael Stroud, David Macleod, Andrew Bastawrous, Tunde Peto, Matthew J. Burton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Eye
Antarctica
White Mars
Altitude
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-018-0816-0

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