Tag: nystagmus research

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

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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

A screen shot from the interview with Dr Gemma Arblaster.

Discover the World of Nystagmus with Gemma Arblaster

We’re excited to share our recent interview, featuring the insightful Dr Gemma Arblaster, an Orthoptist and lecturer at the University of Sheffield. In this video we dive deep into the … Continue reading Discover the World of Nystagmus with Gemma Arblaster

Dr Gemma Arblaster and Dr Sonia Toor.

Nystagmus Network awards legacy grant for groundbreaking nystagmus research

Sheffield researchers to study focusing ability in people with nystagmus through innovative new project The Nystagmus Network has awarded a Legacy Grant to Dr Gemma Arblaster and Dr Sonia Toor, … Continue reading Nystagmus Network awards legacy grant for groundbreaking nystagmus research

Jackie, Justine and Claire in front of a window showing the London Eye by night.

Justine receives her prize at the House of Lords

Justine Chan, who is currently studying medicine at the University of Cambridge, won the Richard Wilson Essay Prize 2024. Part of her prize was to receive her £500 cheque at … Continue reading Justine receives her prize at the House of Lords