A patient is having their vision tested at an optical practice.

Measurement of visual function in infantile nystagmus: a systematic review


As a member of NUKE, the Nystagmus UK Eye Research group, the Nystagmus Network is delighted to see the publication of a literature review of functional vision testing for Infantile … Continue reading Measurement of visual function in infantile nystagmus: a systematic review

An eye care practitioner is testing a patient's eyes using a RETeval device.

Take part in research for shorter waiting lists


Jay Self is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton and a long-term supporter of the Nystagmus Network. He is a nystagmus researcher and eye doctor and is asking us … Continue reading Take part in research for shorter waiting lists

The Concise Practice Point for managing nystagmus in childhood, published April 2023

Publication of Concise Practice Point for managing nystagmus in childhood


PRESS RELEASE, Thursday 5 October 2023 The Nystagmus Network has welcomed the publication of new guidance on the management of nystagmus in children by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.The purpose … Continue reading Publication of Concise Practice Point for managing nystagmus in childhood

A poster promoting participation in the University of Sheffield interview research on paediatric services.

New low vision study calls for participants


Are you aged between 16 and 25?Have you accessed UK-based eye clinic and low vision services as a child or young adult?If so, a team at the University of Sheffield … Continue reading New low vision study calls for participants

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Research participation opportunity in Plymouth


Perceptual Learning for Nystagmus We are delighted to offer people who have nystagmus the opportunity to take part in an exciting new research study at the University of Plymouth, in … Continue reading Research participation opportunity in Plymouth

A close up of someone wearing eye test glasses and the words 'Funding visual impairment a landscape view'.

A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research


Nystagmus Network’s Sue is proud to have played a small part in the work behind a new report, published by NPC today, into the lack of funding for visual impairment. … Continue reading A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research

A person wearing a doctor's white coat is testing a patient's eyes using clinical equipment.

The Fight for Sight/Nystagmus Network Small Grant Award


We are delighted to announce that the Nystagmus Network has jointly awarded two new nystagmus research grant awards with our funding partners Fight for Sight. The two successful applicants are … Continue reading The Fight for Sight/Nystagmus Network Small Grant Award

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Could you help shape the direction of eye research in the UK?


Eye Research Priority Survey Your input is needed into a new survey designed to refresh the James Lind Alliance Sight Loss and Vision research priorities* that were first published in 2013. Despite … Continue reading Could you help shape the direction of eye research in the UK?