Nystagmus Awareness Day – Page 5

Charlie and his fellow team mmebers wearing their Nystagmus Network sports tops.

Charlie’s Nystagmus Network football team

Charlie loves football. He also loves his team. When they were short of money to pay for the under 7s new kit, Charlie had the brilliant idea of asking the … Continue reading Charlie’s Nystagmus Network football team

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

a blurred image of busy outdoor scene with lots of people milling around

Living with nystagmus through a global pandemic

Learning to live with nystagmus, finding our way in the world and developing independence creates a range of challenges as we move through the stages of life. Whether we’re talking … Continue reading Living with nystagmus through a global pandemic

A young child sitting at a table drawing.

Nystagmus isn’t catching – tell your friends!

The little girl in the picture has nystagmus. She is enjoying some drawing at a Nystagmus Network event some years ago. At the time she had just started school and … Continue reading Nystagmus isn’t catching – tell your friends!

People’s perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of Covid-19

In November 2020, the Nystagmus Network shared news of a new research survey into people’s perceptions of nystagmus. The results have now been published. The responses to the survey show … Continue reading People’s perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of Covid-19

Joel’s nystagmus story

For Nystagmus Awareness Day 2022 we are delighted to share Joel’s nystagmus story, in his own words: What is nystagmus? Not many people know what nystagmus is. The best way … Continue reading Joel’s nystagmus story

Two knitted nystagmus mascots wearing silver grey and purple clothes to mark the Platinum Jubilee, stand in a garden.

Join us for the big lunch

As part of the long weekend 2-5 June, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, the Nystagmus Network is inviting members of the nystagmus community to join … Continue reading Join us for the big lunch

An Illustration of a vwery colourful friendly monster. He is green. He wears pink polka dot pyjamas and fluffy red slippers.

Kevin the Monster comes to life

Did you know that a very special group of young people with nystagmus have helped children’s author, Tim Pearce create a character for his brand new book, Secret Agent Striker … Continue reading Kevin the Monster comes to life

Raindrops on World Book Day

In celebration of World Book Day 2022, we are pleased to announce the publication of the Raindrops story book. This digital publication includes the winning stories, inspired by raindrops, written … Continue reading Raindrops on World Book Day

Edwin smiles for the camera. He is wearing dark glasses, leather gloves and a bandana.

How amazing is Edwin?

I was born with CN and for the most part consider myself to be lucky compared to many in our group. Service to others has been a significant part of … Continue reading How amazing is Edwin?