Oculus Inc., the American subsidiary of German ophthalmic device manufacturer Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH, announces that its Smartfield perimeter has launched aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to aid groundbreaking research on Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS), a condition affecting astronauts’ vision during long-duration spaceflight.

The Smartfield, a compact and portable visual field analyzer, will help researchers study how microgravity impacts ocular health. Insights from this work may also benefit patients on Earth by advancing understanding of neuro-ocular conditions and improving clinical care.