Nystagmus Network trustee and research committee member, Peter Greenwood, and Fight for Sight’s Research Manager, Neil Meemaduma, met at Fight for Sight’s offices in London last week to progress plans … Continue reading Peter and Neil seal the deal!
Author: Sue Ricketts
QAC information days for professionals
Two ‘Information Days for Professionals’ events at Queen Alexandra College (QAC) may be of interest to Connexions and Careers Advisors, DEA’s, Work Coaches, Employment Advisors and Social Workers, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants, SENCOs, Sensory … Continue reading QAC information days for professionals
Roselle is coming to Open Day
Because there is such a close link between albinism and nystagmus, the Nystagmus Network works closely with Albinism Fellowship UK. Chair of AFUK, Roselle Potts, will be joining us this … Continue reading Roselle is coming to Open Day
Does albinism protect against AMD?
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?
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