Julian Jackson lost his sight in 2010 as the result of an inherited retinal condition. Since then he has become a visual impairment champion. He has worked with a leading … Continue reading The Nystagmus Network supports Julian’s Big Blind Walk
Author: Sue Ricketts
Do you use audio description to watch TV?
Research participation opportunity If you use audio description services to watch TV, you could help Victoria, from the University of Seville, with her survey of VI friendly TV. Please read … Continue reading Do you use audio description to watch TV?
Magnets and nystagmus – research news update
Researchers at University College London, Moorfields Eye Hospital, and the University of Oxford are developing magnetic implants to treat nystagmus. Last year, Nystagmus Network assisted Dr Parashkev Nachev, from University College London, … Continue reading Magnets and nystagmus – research news update
Nystagmus research news update from Dr Helen Griffiths at Sheffield University
Helen and her team are working on a virtual reality solution for the problematic sympton of oscillopsia in Acquired Nystagmus. Helen writes: “Many thanks to you all at Nystagmus Network … Continue reading Nystagmus research news update from Dr Helen Griffiths at Sheffield University
Mousetrap VI Theatre Trip
If you would like to take part in a family event especially for children and young people who have a visual impairment, Nystagmus Network is offering you the opportunity to … Continue reading Mousetrap VI Theatre Trip
Fancy doing a sky dive for Nystagmus Network?
Last year the charity held its first ever fundraising skydive. Luke Sargent jumped out of a plane while his young son watched proudly. Imagine that! Now we’ve signed up with … Continue reading Fancy doing a sky dive for Nystagmus Network?
Thank you John and Crane Valley GC
Thanks to John Gray and his Dorset golf club for their generosity, the Nystagmus Network will be able to continue to invest in research. John had no hesitation in nominating … Continue reading Thank you John and Crane Valley GC
Broadway swimming club joins #nystagmusbigswim
We’re celebrating today the huge achievements of Lucie Wood and her family in support of Wobbly Wednesday 2017 (national and international Nystagmus Awareness Day) and the #nystagmusbigswim. Lucie’s daughter has … Continue reading Broadway swimming club joins #nystagmusbigswim
Want to run the London Vitality 10k for the Nystagmus Network?
If you’re looking for a challenge and would like to help this charity raise funds, why not sign up for one of our free places in the London Vitality 10k … Continue reading Want to run the London Vitality 10k for the Nystagmus Network?
Soft contact lenses may improve vision in adults with CIN
A pilot randomised study, led by Maria Theodorou FRCOphth, PhD at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, funded by the Nystagmus Network/Fight for Sight, Moorfields Eye Hospital Special Trustees and the National Institute … Continue reading Soft contact lenses may improve vision in adults with CIN