Nystagmus has been reported in up to 30% of people with Down Syndrome (DS), and yet is still not well understood. This study, by a team at Moorfields Eye Hospital, … Continue reading Nystagmus in Down Syndrome – a Retrospective Notes Review
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What to expect from a visit to an Orthoptist
Orthoptists are trained specialists in diagnosing and providing non-surgical management of disorders of eye movements and associated vision defects. BIOS, the British and Irish Orthoptic Society, has produced a series … Continue reading What to expect from a visit to an Orthoptist
Orthoptist, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?
With all those job titles beginning with ‘O’ it can be a bit confusing trying to work out who does what at the eye clinic. Here’s a handy guide from … Continue reading Orthoptist, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?
Online Nystagmus Information Pack – one year on
Last November the University of Sheffield orthoptists launched their online Nystagmus Information Pack to great acclaim. The pack was jointly funded by the University of Sheffield, the British and Irish … Continue reading Online Nystagmus Information Pack – one year on