Charity highlights – Page 3 – Nystagmus Network

Marsha and George stand together in a parliamentary council chamber.

George gives his oral evidence to the APPG

George has not yet completed his first month as an intern Information Support Officer with the Nystagmus Network. This week he was given a very special assignment, to give oral … Continue reading George gives his oral evidence to the APPG

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

To celebrate this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s come together to learn more about the incredible achievements of women in the field! Join the Nystagmus … Continue reading Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

Richard stands at a podium and raises his arms in celebration.

The Richard Wilson Essay Prize

The Nystagmus Network is pleased to launch a student essay competition. Open to students of all levels, from undergraduate to post-doctorate, in the fields of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Orthoptics, currently … Continue reading The Richard Wilson Essay Prize

The banner of the Great Winter Get Together as inspired by Jo Cox featuring bunting.

The Great Winter ‘nystagmus’ Get Together

Let’s banish the winter blues! Please add 7pm on Thursday 11 January to your calendar and join us for the Great Winter ‘nystagmus’ Get Together, inspired by the Jo Cox Foundation, where we … Continue reading The Great Winter ‘nystagmus’ Get Together

Nystagmus and the early years

The Nystagmus Network is proud to launch a new guide to nystagmus and the early years. Written for new parents and carers where a baby is newly diagnosed with nystagmus, … Continue reading Nystagmus and the early years

A patient is having their vision tested at an optical practice.

Measurement of visual function in infantile nystagmus: a systematic review

As a member of NUKE, the Nystagmus UK Eye Research group, the Nystagmus Network is delighted to see the publication of a literature review of functional vision testing for Infantile … Continue reading Measurement of visual function in infantile nystagmus: a systematic review

The Concise Practice Point for managing nystagmus in childhood, published April 2023

Publication of Concise Practice Point for managing nystagmus in childhood

PRESS RELEASE, Thursday 5 October 2023 The Nystagmus Network has welcomed the publication of new guidance on the management of nystagmus in children by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.The purpose … Continue reading Publication of Concise Practice Point for managing nystagmus in childhood

Call for research grant applicants

The Nystagmus Network is delighted to announce that we are again partnering with Fight for Sight this year to offer the Small Grant Award Scheme. The grants are available for … Continue reading Call for research grant applicants

The big ‘nystagmus’ meet up – Manchester

Saturday 23 September, 10am to 3pm You are warmly invited to join Nystagmus Network staff and trustees for our next in person event – the big nystagmus meet up, Manchester. … Continue reading The big ‘nystagmus’ meet up – Manchester

A close up of someone wearing eye test glasses and the words 'Funding visual impairment a landscape view'.

A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research

Nystagmus Network’s Sue is proud to have played a small part in the work behind a new report, published by NPC today, into the lack of funding for visual impairment. … Continue reading A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research