Category: Information and Support

A group of parents and Nystagmus Network volunteers.

Come along to the forum

As part of the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020 we will be hosting a series of zoom chats on Saturday 3 October. For parents There will be a virtual parents’ … Continue reading Come along to the forum

a screen sot of the presentation by Jayshree and Sarah.

Visiting a High Street Optometrist

What happens when you’re discharged from the hospital eye clinic and need to visit an optician’s on the High Street? Can staff on the High Street really support you with … Continue reading Visiting a High Street Optometrist

A cartoon image of a man made of marshmallow

Sometimes we all need more marshmallows

In her presentation for the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020, Alison Blackman QTVI will talk about resilience and how to boost it. Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity, … Continue reading Sometimes we all need more marshmallows

Chris Harris sits behind a microphone and prepares to speak.

Chris addresses Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia

Nystagmus researcher and clinician from the Royal Eye Infirmary, Plymouth, Professor Chris Harris, will be talking about the causes, potential treatment and his further research into Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia … Continue reading Chris addresses Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia

Front cover of the book 'Can I tell you about nystagmus?'.

Can I tell you about nystagmus?

Can I tell you about Nystagmus? is a guide for friends, family and professionals by Nadine Neckles (illustrated By Vikas Upadhyay). Sue from the Nystagmus Network talks about Nadine’s book … Continue reading Can I tell you about nystagmus?

Keeping you connected

The Nystagmus Network is working hard to bring you closer together with other people living with nystagmus or with parents and carers of children and young people who have the … Continue reading Keeping you connected

The Nystagmus Network eye logo and the words Training the Professionals

Training eye care professionals

High street optical staff need to understand the complexities of nystagmus, how to test the sight and how to dispense any corrective glasses or contact lenses. Due to the cancellation … Continue reading Training eye care professionals

2 distance shields alongside 2 Nystagmus Network logos.

Please give me space

Now that lockdown measures are easing, lots of people, including those who are shielding for health reasons, are keen to ensure that social distancing guidelines continue to be followed. Some … Continue reading Please give me space