We are seeking potential research candidates on behalf of researchers in Southampton (Jay Self and Helena Lee) who must be over the age of 60 and have any form of … Continue reading Does albinism protect against AMD?
Author: Sue Ricketts
Vicky and Claire show amazing support
Vicky and Claire are both trustees of the Nystagmus Network. That’s not all they have in common! On 23 September they will both be scaling down the Olympic Park Orbit … Continue reading Vicky and Claire show amazing support
They did it!
We’ve just heard that James and his little brother, Thomas, have successfully completed their summer fundraising challenge to raise a phenomenal £677 for two charities. James (8) and Thomas (5) … Continue reading They did it!
Myopia – a worrying trend
The College of Optometrists have recently published this info-graphic to highlight the rise in cases of myopia, the causes and how it can be prevented or treated.
Try VR at Open Day
The Nystagmus Network is currently funding pioneering research at the University of Sheffield which could really help improve the quality of life of people who acquire nystagmus in adulthood. Acquired … Continue reading Try VR at Open Day
Children can try programming
A research associate at the UCL Interaction Centre is working on a project that seeks to develop an accessible toolkit to enable children with different visual abilities to write basic … Continue reading Children can try programming
Children’s health: why vision matters
When an infant is diagnosed with nystagmus, it’s very important to ensure that the child continues to have regular sight tests and check ups to make sure that other problems … Continue reading Children’s health: why vision matters
Researchers study whether albinism could protect against AMD
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST 23 August 2018 Researchers in Southampton are in the early stages of a pioneering study which aims to discover if … Continue reading Researchers study whether albinism could protect against AMD
Guest post – Harry’s recovery from surgery continues
Harry and his family continue their post surgery journey. Ian writes: On day 7 after the op Harry is able to open his eyes for longer periods, the blurry vision … Continue reading Guest post – Harry’s recovery from surgery continues
Guest post – one week after Harry’s null point surgery
Harry has undergone the Anderson Kestenbaum procedure this summer to address his marked head turn. His Dad, Ian, has asked us to share their experiences. A few days after the operation … Continue reading Guest post – one week after Harry’s null point surgery