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Sam’s challenge of a lifetime

Nystagmus Network Trustee, Sam Jones will be cycling 500 miles around the North Coast of Scotland in June this year to raise money for the Nystagmus Network. It’s the ultimate … Continue reading Sam’s challenge of a lifetime

Nystagmus does cause visual crowding – it’s official

It’s long been understood that people with nystagmus can struggle to pick out objects from an image or face in a crowd. That’s a phenomenon called visual crowding. But how … Continue reading Nystagmus does cause visual crowding – it’s official

Notes from the January AN/Oscillopsia Forum

With people joining us from both sides of the Atlantic, there was some very interesting discussion at the most recent Nystagmus Network forum for adults with Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia. … Continue reading Notes from the January AN/Oscillopsia Forum

Notes from the January Parent Forum

The Nystagmus Network runs regular virtual get togethers for parents and carers on Zoom. Here’s Sue’s report on the January event, which focused on homeschooling. It was lovely to see … Continue reading Notes from the January Parent Forum

Marsha chats with delegates at a Nystagmus Network event.

Nystagmus Networking

With a most difficult year now thankfully behind us, the Nystagmus Network is here to support the nystagmus community in any way we can. Keeping you connected Virtual meet ups for … Continue reading Nystagmus Networking

Tim stands by a Christmas tree. He is holding a glass of wine and wearing a strand of tinsel around his shoulders.

A Christmas message from Tim

Nystagmus Network Chairman, Tim Cuddeford has sent a Christmas message to members of the Nystagmus Network. Tim spoke of the challenges that 2020 has brought for everyone, not least the … Continue reading A Christmas message from Tim

Thank you for donating to our BBC Radio 4 appeal

Thank you to everyone who gave to our BBC Radio 4 charity appeal in June this year. The appeal raised £9, 230. You can read what a difference the appeal … Continue reading Thank you for donating to our BBC Radio 4 appeal

Zoe wears a care worker's uniform and a face mask pulled down under her chin for the photo.

Thank you, Zoe

It’s fitting that our final nystagmus hero of 2020 is someone who has been working tirelessly all year looking after some of our most vulnerable people. Zoe is a care … Continue reading Thank you, Zoe

Thank you, Nikita

On World Sight Day 2020, Nikita was named an Eye Health Hero by the IAPB (the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness). Nominated for her innovative work in perimetry, … Continue reading Thank you, Nikita

Thank you, Nadine

Thanks to her book ‘Can I tell you about nystagmus?’, children and their parents feel better able to explain nystagmus to others. In 2020, with the country in lockdown and … Continue reading Thank you, Nadine