06. Will our eyes get dry in space? Should we bring eye drops? (A K2S Question)

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NASA tries to keep the spacecraft atmosphere at humidity levels that minimize dry eyes and mucous membranes. However, bringing eye drops is probably a good idea for some people. Eye drops are available among the stores of medicine in the spacecraft.

Answer provided by Col. USAF Dr. Richard S. Williams


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