Research into albinism could be good news for babies born with nystagmus

Dr Helena Lee from the University of Southampton was happy to announce this week the publication of a first paper from the OLIVIA study which shows the potential for L-DOPA treatment to improve the vision in albinism.

This means that the sight of newborn babies with ocular albinism could potentially continue to develop and improve with treatment.

Delegates at the Nystagmus Network Open Day later this year will hear first hand from Helena on the progress of her work with L-DOPA.

Meanwhile, you can read the article in full, here.

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