A flyer for the big nystagmus meet up in Leicester on 20 June.

Join us in Leicester for Nystagmus Awareness Day


The Nystagmus Network team will be celebrating Nystagmus Awareness Day 2026 in style with an in-person event in the heart of Leicester on Saturday 20 June. Among our guests will … Continue reading Join us in Leicester for Nystagmus Awareness Day

Winner Yasaman Salari (left) is presented with her prize by Nystagmus Network volunteer Anthony Blackman (middle) and trustee and research committee chair, Harshal Kubavat (right).

Richard Wilson Essay Prize winners – 2025


Following the 2025 Richard Wilson Essay Prize competition, we are delighted to announce our winners. First Prize:  Yasaman Salari, Academic Foundation Year 2 Doctor, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Runner … Continue reading Richard Wilson Essay Prize winners – 2025

Lee Mcilreavy headshot

Lee investigates visual acuity in infantile nystagmus


Dr Lee Mcilreavy (Cardiff University) is investigating visual acuity in infantile nystagmus “The Nystagmus Network is delighted to be collaborating with Fight for Sight by co-funding and supporting two 12 … Continue reading Lee investigates visual acuity in infantile nystagmus

Eloise Keeling wearing a white lab coat.

Ellie investigates a potential treatment for Oculocutaneous Albinism


Dr Eloise Keeling (University of Southampton): Investigating a potential treatment for Oculocutaneous Albinism type 1 (OCA1) “The Nystagmus Network is delighted to be collaborating with Fight for Sight by co-funding and … Continue reading Ellie investigates a potential treatment for Oculocutaneous Albinism

A sheet with exit signs in a range of different fonts.

A study of signage for nystagmus and glaucoma


A few months ago, a student of Graphic Design from Nottingham Trent University, Elliot Judge contacted the Nystagmus Network for help distributing a survey to collect primary research for his … Continue reading A study of signage for nystagmus and glaucoma