A report by John Sanders who, at different times, has been a Nystagmus Network trustee, as well as an employee and continues to be a member of the charity. … Continue reading More rejections than Harry Potter?
Category: research
Sue visits Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
Dr Kong Yien Chin, a clinical scientist working in the Evoked Potentials Clinic at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre, invited the Nystagmus Network’s Sue Ricketts to view the clinic, meet the … Continue reading Sue visits Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
Thursday is research news day on Facebook
Every Thursday on our Facebook page we publish the latest news on nystagmus research or publish details of new nystagmus trials that you can take part in. We are currently … Continue reading Thursday is research news day on Facebook
The Nystagmus Network supports Julian’s Big Blind Walk
Julian Jackson lost his sight in 2010 as the result of an inherited retinal condition. Since then he has become a visual impairment champion. He has worked with a leading … Continue reading The Nystagmus Network supports Julian’s Big Blind Walk
Do you use audio description to watch TV?
Research participation opportunity If you use audio description services to watch TV, you could help Victoria, from the University of Seville, with her survey of VI friendly TV. Please read … Continue reading Do you use audio description to watch TV?
Magnets and nystagmus – research news update
Researchers at University College London, Moorfields Eye Hospital, and the University of Oxford are developing magnetic implants to treat nystagmus. Last year, Nystagmus Network assisted Dr Parashkev Nachev, from University College London, … Continue reading Magnets and nystagmus – research news update
Nystagmus research news update from Dr Helen Griffiths at Sheffield University
Helen and her team are working on a virtual reality solution for the problematic sympton of oscillopsia in Acquired Nystagmus. Helen writes: “Many thanks to you all at Nystagmus Network … Continue reading Nystagmus research news update from Dr Helen Griffiths at Sheffield University
Soft contact lenses may improve vision in adults with CIN
A pilot randomised study, led by Maria Theodorou FRCOphth, PhD at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, funded by the Nystagmus Network/Fight for Sight, Moorfields Eye Hospital Special Trustees and the National Institute … Continue reading Soft contact lenses may improve vision in adults with CIN
New research project on visual crowding in CIN
A new research project is being undertaken at Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London. The aim of the study is to understand better the visual abilities of people with … Continue reading New research project on visual crowding in CIN
Nystagmus Network and Fight for Sight fund two new nystagmus research projects
Nystagmus Network and Fight for Sight have partnered to fund research aimed at the early detection of nystagmus and improve the quality of life of those with nystagmus Fight for Sight, the UK’s … Continue reading Nystagmus Network and Fight for Sight fund two new nystagmus research projects