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
Category: research
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, PhDÂ 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
Research investment by the Nystagmus Network
Thanks to generous donations and income from membership subscriptions, trustees of the Nystagmus Network were able to allocate their full research budget to new and continuing nystagmus studies in 2017. … Continue reading Research investment by the Nystagmus Network
Nystagmus and disability sports classification
The Nystagmus Network often hears of people struggling with the current classifications for vision impairment in sports. Since many people with nystagmus probably don’t classify with the current test … Continue reading Nystagmus and disability sports classification
Research participation opportunity – albinism in the over 60s
Albinism researchers in Southampton (Jay Self and Helena Lee) would love to hear from anyone with any form of albinism who is over the age of 60. If you or … Continue reading Research participation opportunity – albinism in the over 60s