People living with nystagmus often experience dizziness and problems with balance. In his radio programme ‘The Uncommon Senses’, Barry Smith explores the senses involved in balance and why our vision … Continue reading How your eyes help with balance
Author: Sue Ricketts
TV host Richard Osman talks about nystagmus
Richard Osman talks about nystagmus, his career in TV and focusing on the positive in this interview for In Touch from 2014. Thank you, Richard, for choosing to help the … Continue reading TV host Richard Osman talks about nystagmus
Can you help Libby with her research?
Introducing Libby I am a geography student studying in my final year at Loughborough University. I am seeking participants for my dissertation study which aims to explore the experiences of … Continue reading Can you help Libby with her research?
Nystagmus doesn’t stop me …
The theme of the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020 is the phrase ‘Nothing will stop us!” That’s because we believe that nystagmus needn’t stop you from doing (almost) anything you want to do. … Continue reading Nystagmus doesn’t stop me …
Congratulations, Nikita
On World Sight Day 2020, the Nystagmus Network is delighted to celebrate the achievement of Nikita Thomas who has been named an Eye Health Hero by the IAPB (the International … Continue reading Congratulations, Nikita
SEND within a COVID-19 pandemic
In his presentation for the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020, Kevin McManamon, Senior Associate, Educational Team, Geldards LLP sets out the current position of SEND support in schools in … Continue reading SEND within a COVID-19 pandemic
Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds
Ifigeneia Manitsa is a Psychology Researcher and Assistant Lecturer at Kingston University. She is currently conducting the last two studies of her PhD which is focused on the academic and social inclusion … Continue reading Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds
Nystagmus Network launches Nystagmus Youth
As part of the Nystagmus Network virtual Open day 2020 and as a new initiative to get younger people involved with the Network, the charity is creating a new online … Continue reading Nystagmus Network launches Nystagmus Youth
Come along to the forum
As part of the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020 we will be hosting a series of zoom chats on Saturday 3 October. For parents There will be a virtual parents’ … Continue reading Come along to the forum
Visiting a High Street Optometrist
What happens when you’re discharged from the hospital eye clinic and need to visit an optician’s on the High Street? Can staff on the High Street really support you with … Continue reading Visiting a High Street Optometrist