Category: research

An eye care practitioner is testing a patient's eyes using a RETeval device.

Take part in research for shorter waiting lists

Jay Self is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton and a long-term supporter of the Nystagmus Network. He is a nystagmus researcher and eye doctor and is asking us … Continue reading Take part in research for shorter waiting lists

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Making university life better for visually impaired students

Research participation opportunity Developing university guidance for the socio-emotional needs of students with vision impairment PARTICIPANT INFORMATION You are invited to take part in a research project conducted by the … Continue reading Making university life better for visually impaired students

A poster promoting participation in the University of Sheffield interview research on paediatric services.

New low vision study calls for participants

Are you aged between 16 and 25?Have you accessed UK-based eye clinic and low vision services as a child or young adult?If so, a team at the University of Sheffield … Continue reading New low vision study calls for participants

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Research participation opportunity in Plymouth

Perceptual Learning for Nystagmus We are delighted to offer people who have nystagmus the opportunity to take part in an exciting new research study at the University of Plymouth, in … Continue reading Research participation opportunity in Plymouth

A close up of someone wearing eye test glasses and the words 'Funding visual impairment a landscape view'.

A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research

Nystagmus Network’s Sue is proud to have played a small part in the work behind a new report, published by NPC today, into the lack of funding for visual impairment. … Continue reading A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research

A person wearing a doctor's white coat is testing a patient's eyes using clinical equipment.

The Fight for Sight/Nystagmus Network Small Grant Award

We are delighted to announce that the Nystagmus Network has jointly awarded two new nystagmus research grant awards with our funding partners Fight for Sight. The two successful applicants are … Continue reading The Fight for Sight/Nystagmus Network Small Grant Award

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Could you help shape the direction of eye research in the UK?

Eye Research Priority Survey Your input is needed into a new survey designed to refresh the James Lind Alliance Sight Loss and Vision research priorities* that were first published in 2013. Despite … Continue reading Could you help shape the direction of eye research in the UK?