Improving eye development for children with albinism and other sight disorders – hear from groundbreaking researcher Dr Helena Lee, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Ophthalmology at the University of Southampton. Watch … Continue reading Dr Helena Lee on treatment for albinism and childhood eye conditions
Category: research
Proud of our track record
The Nystagmus Network has been funding nystagmus research since the 1990s and, thanks entirely to the generosity of our members, fundraisers and supporters, we continue to do so today and … Continue reading Proud of our track record
UK Nystagmus Research Meeting takes place
Researchers and clinicians representing nystagmus centres of excellence from Cardiff, London, Plymouth, Sheffield and Southampton gathered in Birmingham on Friday 28 September as guests of the Nystagmus Network ahead of … Continue reading UK Nystagmus Research Meeting takes place
Research funding will use iPads to identify the best method to manage nystagmus
Fight for Sight and The Nystagmus Network have announced funding for three exciting nystagmus research projects at the Nystagmus Network Conference, which is taking place today during National Eye Health … Continue reading Research funding will use iPads to identify the best method to manage nystagmus
UK Nystagmus Research Meeting 2018
Researchers and clinicians from Cardiff, London, Plymouth, Sheffield and Southampton are meeting today to plan the way ahead for nystagmus research. Our medical experts are joined by charity trustees and … Continue reading UK Nystagmus Research Meeting 2018
A research focus for Open Day
This year’s Open Day has a huge emphasis on nystagmus research. Throughout the day delegates will be able to visit our Research Hub and speak with researchers and clinicians from … Continue reading A research focus for Open Day
The abseil is this weekend!
This Sunday morning Claire A, Claire B, Glen, Matt, Richard B, Richard P, Tom, Vanessa, Vicki and Vicky will be scaling down the UK’s tallest piece of public art, the ArcelorMittal … Continue reading The abseil is this weekend!
Nystagmus acquired after a stroke?
Professor Fiona Rowe from the Institute of Psychology, Health and Society at the University of Liverpool is currently seeking patients to take part in an online anonymous questionnaire about eye … Continue reading Nystagmus acquired after a stroke?
Peter and Neil seal the deal!
Nystagmus Network trustee and research committee member, Peter Greenwood, and Fight for Sight’s Research Manager, Neil Meemaduma, met at Fight for Sight’s offices in London last week to progress plans … Continue reading Peter and Neil seal the deal!
Does albinism protect against AMD?
We are seeking potential research candidates on behalf of researchers in Southampton (Jay Self and Helena Lee) who must be over the age of 60 and have any form of … Continue reading Does albinism protect against AMD?