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Improving the infantile nystagmus test

Delegates at 100% Optical learned about progress on refining the way an eye movement disorder is identified in babies Professor Jon Erichsen from the University of Cardiff gave a presentation … Continue reading Improving the infantile nystagmus test

Alison joins the Nystagmus Network

We are delighted to announce that Professor Alison Leary MBE has joined the Nystagmus Network as a trustee. After spending 10 years in science Prof. Leary undertook an RN diploma … Continue reading Alison joins the Nystagmus Network

Nystagmus researchers need your help

Common misconceptions about nystagmus A team of nystagmus researchers in the UK have recently shown that there is significant variation in the way people with nystagmus are supported and given … Continue reading Nystagmus researchers need your help

Daniel joins the Nystagmus Network

The Nystagmus Network has appointed Daniel Williams, sight loss campaigner and founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy, to its committee of Trustees. Chair of the charity’s trustees, Tim Cuddeford said: … Continue reading Daniel joins the Nystagmus Network

Join us at the Manchester meet up

The next meeting of our north west regional Nystagmus Network support group is on Saturday, 25 April from 1 to 3pm in central Manchester Adults with nystagmus, parents of children … Continue reading Join us at the Manchester meet up

Fight for Sight survey on eye conditions and sight loss

Fight for Sight needs your help as part of a ground-breaking survey into the experience of living with sight loss or an eye condition. By taking part in the survey … Continue reading Fight for Sight survey on eye conditions and sight loss

Are you going to LookFest 2020?

LookFest is an accessible family festival outdoors and under canvas for families where there are children and young people with impaired vision.After the huge success of LookFest 19, they’re doing … Continue reading Are you going to LookFest 2020?

Reading an optician’s prescription

Although glasses cannot stop nystagmus they can correct refractive errors, such as long or short sight and astigmatism, to make the sight as clear as it can be. Do you … Continue reading Reading an optician’s prescription

What to expect from a visit to an Orthoptist

Orthoptists are trained specialists in diagnosing and providing non-surgical management of disorders of eye movements and associated vision defects. BIOS, the British and Irish Orthoptic Society, has produced a series … Continue reading What to expect from a visit to an Orthoptist