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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

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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

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Perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic


Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with nystagmusand an exploration of public assumptions about the condition: an electronic questionnaire study The study explored the self-reported impact of the COVID-19 … Continue reading Perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Nystagmus in Down Syndrome – a Retrospective Notes Review


Nystagmus has been reported in up to 30% of people with Down Syndrome (DS), and yet is still not well understood. This study, by a team at Moorfields Eye Hospital, … Continue reading Nystagmus in Down Syndrome – a Retrospective Notes Review

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Nystagmus awareness at work


A guest post After my first proper job following university, I decided to ‘come out’ about my disability and support needs. I was worried this might make me stand out … Continue reading Nystagmus awareness at work

A thank you card from the Nystagmus Network showing an image of 2 boys taking part in a team building exercise.

It’s so nice to be appreciated


In 2021 the Nystagmus Network supported 591 people to come to terms with nystagmus, to find the support and information they needed. We’re even busier in 2022, as more and … Continue reading It’s so nice to be appreciated

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Tim Hands – living with nystagmus


Tim has a whole clutch of awards for his work. He says: I ain’t done bad for a lad that can’t see too well. This is Tim’s amazing nystagmus story or … Continue reading Tim Hands – living with nystagmus