Here’s a research participation opportunity thanks to our friends at Fight for Sight. “We’re launching an online survey to help demonstrate the personal impact of sight loss. We’re inviting everyone … Continue reading Help Fight for Sight study the effects of sight loss
Author: Sue Ricketts
Help us win a £1,000 donation
A specialist charity insurer has launched its annual festive campaign to donate £1,000 to 120 charities over the 12 days leading up to Christmas. The campaign is called 12 Days … Continue reading Help us win a £1,000 donation
Handheld OCT can predict future vision in infantile nystagmus
Dr Mervyn Thomas of the Ulverscroft Eye Unit, University of Leicester developed a grading system for arrested retinal development as a med student in 2011. 8 years later the team … Continue reading Handheld OCT can predict future vision in infantile nystagmus
Nystagmus and sleep
Parents often report that their children experience problems sleeping and wonder whether there is any connection with nystagmus. Now a team at University College, London is conducting a research study … Continue reading Nystagmus and sleep
Calling all Caregivers – take part in research
Guest post by Jamie Enoch, Researcher at School of Health Sciences at City University London Are you a UK-based relative, friend or caregiver of someone living with a visual impairment? … Continue reading Calling all Caregivers – take part in research
Fingers crossed
Today at the Nystagmus Network we have our fingers firmly crossed. Why? Because we want to say a big THANK YOU to all the lovely national lottery players who helped … Continue reading Fingers crossed
VICTA Parent Portal launches today
A brand new website signposting all the organisations available to help parents supporting a child with impaired vision launches today. Nystagmus Network is proud that our Education resource HUB features … Continue reading VICTA Parent Portal launches today
Seeing Beyond the Eyes project wins Vision UK John Thompson Award for Excellence in Services, Support and Care 2019
The Nystagmus Network is delighted to share news of the success of Visualise Training’s Seeing Beyond the Eyes Project. Visualise Training’s, Founder, Daniel Williams, was our keynote speaker at Open … Continue reading Seeing Beyond the Eyes project wins Vision UK John Thompson Award for Excellence in Services, Support and Care 2019
#YouMadeItHappen – Delilah
This year on #YouMadeItHappen Day we’re celebrating the nystagmus heroes of 2019 who’ve really helped make a difference for the nystagmus community. Delilah and her family offered the perfect story … Continue reading #YouMadeItHappen – Delilah
#YouMadeItHappen – Roger
This year on #YouMadeItHappen Day we’re celebrating the nystagmus heroes of 2019 who’ve really helped make a difference for the nystagmus community. Roger inspired us to write a brand new … Continue reading #YouMadeItHappen – Roger