Keeping you connected

The Nystagmus Network is working hard to bring you closer together with other people living with nystagmus or with parents and carers of children and young people who have the … Continue reading Keeping you connected

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Night in with the Nystagmus Network

The Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day takes place on 3 October, with presentations, workshops, forums and fun for everyone. The day, full of support and information and everything nystagmus, draws … Continue reading Night in with the Nystagmus Network

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Training eye care professionals

High street optical staff need to understand the complexities of nystagmus, how to test the sight and how to dispense any corrective glasses or contact lenses. Due to the cancellation … Continue reading Training eye care professionals

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Please give me space

Now that lockdown measures are easing, lots of people, including those who are shielding for health reasons, are keen to ensure that social distancing guidelines continue to be followed. Some … Continue reading Please give me space

Technology use in young people with impaired vision

Guest post from Saima Begum, University College London I am a student at University College London, studying at the Institute of Education and I am emailing to ask for your … Continue reading Technology use in young people with impaired vision

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Discrimination against B4 athletes within International Blind Sport

Charities supporting people living with vision impairments, including the Nystagmus Network and the Albinism Fellowship UK, have signed an open letter from B4 International Blind Sports, outlining concerns about discrimination … Continue reading Discrimination against B4 athletes within International Blind Sport

A thank you card from the Nystagmus Network showing an image of 2 boys taking part in a team building exercise.

BBC charity appeal raises £8,000

Following transmission of the Nystagmus Network’s Radio 4 appeal, presented by Richard Osman, the charity has received universally positive feedback on the clarity of the broadcast’s message. One listener, in … Continue reading BBC charity appeal raises £8,000