Living with nystagmus – Page 5

Hazel is running a marathon. She is wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts and a bandana.

Hazel’s nystagmus story

Thank you to everyone who has shared their story for Nystagmus Awareness Day 2023 to help people understand the condition better. You can share your story here This is Hazel’s … Continue reading Hazel’s nystagmus story

Eliana is sitting on the floor cuddling a black Labrador dog.

Eliana’s story

This Nystagmus Awareness Day we’re inviting people who have nystagmus or care for someone who does to share their story. You can share your story here This is Eliana’s story … Continue reading Eliana’s story

Bryony smiles, wearing a summer dress and holding a glass of wine.

Bryony’s nystagmus story

For Nystagmus Awareness Day 2022 we’re giving you the opportunity to share your story to help others understand the impact of the condition. You can share your story here This … Continue reading Bryony’s nystagmus story

A picture of Sherifa wearing a white long sleeve shirt, baby blue trousers, black large framed glasses, black curly hair and black sandals. Standing on a bridge looking towards a flowing river.

Sherifa’s nystagmus story

Sherifa has shared her nystagmus story to help raise awareness of the condition and its impact this Nystagmus Awareness Day. You can share your story here This is Sherifa’s story … Continue reading Sherifa’s nystagmus story

Andy’s nystagmus story

We;re inviting everyone to share their nystagmus story in their preferred medium this Nystagmus Awareness Day. Andy has chosen to make a video. You can share your story here This … Continue reading Andy’s nystagmus story

A crowded street scene, with lots of blurring so that individual faces cannot be seen clearly.

Support for visually impaired jobseekers

RNIB and BlindAmbition present a 16-week series of free weekly webinars to support visually impaired job seekers achieve the next stage in their career: finding a new role, entering employment, … Continue reading Support for visually impaired jobseekers

A poster for The Great Winter Get Together, #PlacesForConnection, 16-29 January 2023, with graphic images of a cuppa, buildings and a screen.

A winter warmer for darker days

We’re taking part in the #TheGreatGetTogether – please join us We are hosting two online get togethers this month. For people living with Acquired Nystagmus our online get together takes … Continue reading A winter warmer for darker days

Carol’s nystagmus story

We know you will enjoy reading about Carol’s experiences. She thinks of her nystagmus as a quirky trait that doesn’t define who she is and hopes you will find her … Continue reading Carol’s nystagmus story

A row of people stand outside Specsavers wearing Nystagmus Network T-shirts.

Leicester optician puts nystagmus in Focus

Having nystagmus hasn’t stopped Leicester’s Khalil Musani from forging a career in optics and helping others look after their eyes When Khalil secured a Saturday job at a Leicester opticians … Continue reading Leicester optician puts nystagmus in Focus

The impact of glare on reading

Researchers are investigating the impact of glare on young children with albinism and nystagmus to help ease important day-to-day tasks like reading. Jointly funded by Nystagmus Network and Fight for … Continue reading The impact of glare on reading