Josh can’t see rain – can you? Josh was born with nystagmus and ocular albinism, but he hasn’t let that hold him back. Josh has been a primary school teacher … Continue reading Thank you, Josh
Category: Living with nystagmus
Living with Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia?
The Nystagmus Network runs a virtual support group where people living with Acquired Nystagmus and/or Oscillopsia chat together on email and on zoom to share their experiences and try to find answers together. … Continue reading Living with Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia?
New nystagmus research
We are excited to announce the start of a new research study into nystagmus The aim of the study is to gather evidence about people’s perceptions of nystagmus. The results … Continue reading New nystagmus research
Do you have Acquired Nystagmus or Oscillopsia?
We need you! The Nystagmus Network is supporting Professor Chris Harris and his team at the Royal Eye Hospital, Plymouth to investigate further Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia. If you have … Continue reading Do you have Acquired Nystagmus or Oscillopsia?
How your eyes help with balance
People living with nystagmus often experience dizziness and problems with balance. In his radio programme ‘The Uncommon Senses’, Barry Smith explores the senses involved in balance and why our vision … Continue reading How your eyes help with balance
TV host Richard Osman talks about nystagmus
Richard Osman talks about nystagmus, his career in TV and focusing on the positive in this interview for In Touch from 2014. Thank you, Richard, for choosing to help the … Continue reading TV host Richard Osman talks about nystagmus
Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds
Ifigeneia Manitsa is a Psychology Researcher and Assistant Lecturer at Kingston University. She is currently conducting the last two studies of her PhD which is focused on the academic and social inclusion … Continue reading Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds
Nystagmus Network launches Nystagmus Youth
As part of the Nystagmus Network virtual Open day 2020 and as a new initiative to get younger people involved with the Network, the charity is creating a new online … Continue reading Nystagmus Network launches Nystagmus Youth
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
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