Blog – Nystagmus Network

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 on-going eye research taking place across the world, there are still many questions about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sight loss and eye conditions … Continue reading Could you help shape the direction of eye research in the UK?

A winter warmer for darker days

We’re taking part in the #TheGreatGetTogether – please join us We are hosting two online get togethers this month. For people living with Acquired Nystagmus our online get together takes place on Wednesday 18 January from 5pm. For people living with Congenital Nystagmus our online get together is on Thursday 19 January from 7pm. Please … Continue reading A winter warmer for darker days

Could you help us with Donorfy?

Volunteer Donorfy CRM Developer and Trainer What will you be doing? What are we looking for? Experience and expertise in implementation of a CRM (preferably Donorfy) within a not for profit organisation. What difference will you make? Your expertise can help us develop this small charity with huge ambitions to move on to the next … Continue reading Could you help us with Donorfy?

#UKCharityWeek 2022

The Nystagmus Network is proud to be an official partner charity of #UKCharityWeek. Now in its 10th year, #UKCharityWeek is an annual celebration of charity and all about bringing people together across the sector. Stay tuned for the celebrations on 5 to 9 December.

Save the Date for Giving Tuesday

Our Community is strong. Please help us grow it even stronger. Giving Tuesday is a day when people and organisations from all over the world come together to support the causes and communities that mean so much to us all. Last year, we set a goal of £500 and our amazing supporters came together and … Continue reading Save the Date for Giving Tuesday

Carol’s nystagmus story

We know you will enjoy reading about Carol’s experiences. She thinks of her nystagmus as a quirky trait that doesn’t define who she is and hopes you will find her story encouraging. I have spent 60+ years thinking this was just a funny and rather unique aspect of being me. I was born in early … Continue reading Carol’s nystagmus story

Next steps for NUKE

Your chance to influence the direction of UK nystagmus research NUKE is the Nystagmus UK Eye research group. Members are currently researchers, clinicians, academics and patient support groups, including, of course, the Nystagmus Network. Mission Statement NUKE brings together the leading clinical and scientific expertise, experience and resources across the UK. Supported by patient groups … Continue reading Next steps for NUKE

Nystagmus Champions of 2022

A Nystagmus Champion is someone who goes above and beyond to raise awareness of the condition, to raise funds or generally make life better for people living with nystagmus. The Nystagmus Champions of 2022, announced at our virtual Open Day on 1 October are: Lucy Mum to Maisie and partner to Myles, we’re sure it’s … Continue reading Nystagmus Champions of 2022

Open Day to be virtual after all

After a three-year wait following the pandemic, an enormous amount of planning and anticipation, it is with huge disappointment that trustees and staff have decided to cancel this year’s in person Open Day in Sheffield because of the national rail strike called on 1 October. The event will now go ahead online We have not … Continue reading Open Day to be virtual after all

Leicester optician puts nystagmus in Focus

Having nystagmus hasn’t stopped Leicester’s Khalil Musani from forging a career in optics and helping others look after their eyes When Khalil secured a Saturday job at a Leicester opticians in 2017 it proved to be the catalyst to fulfilling his ambition to work in optometry. Now, aged 21, and assistant manager at Specsavers Leicester, … Continue reading Leicester optician puts nystagmus in Focus