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
Tag: nystagmus research
Nystagmus Care Pathway published
Publication of Clinical Practice Points for managing nystagmus in childhood The Nystagmus Network has welcomed the publication of new guidance on the management of nystagmus in children by the Royal … Continue reading Nystagmus Care Pathway published
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?
Next steps for NUKE
Your chance to influence the direction of UK nystagmus research NUKE is the Nystagmus UK Eye research group. Members are currently researchers, clinicians, academics and patient support groups, including, of … Continue reading Next steps for NUKE
Nystagmus Network invests £17,000 in research
Nystagmus Network trustees donated £17,000 to the paediatric fund of the University of Southampton’s Gift of Sight appeal last December thanks to the generosity of our fundraisers and supporters. Someone … Continue reading Nystagmus Network invests £17,000 in research
Meet me in Southampton
This August the Nystagmus Network was finally able to meet with and celebrate the incredible achievements of a true nystagmus superhero, Mike Larcombe. From December 2019 and for a total … Continue reading Meet me in Southampton
Open Day 2022 – secure your ticket today!
Booking is now open for the Nystagmus Network Open Day on Saturday 1 October in Sheffield. In the historic grandeur of the Cutlers’ Hall, hear the latest thinking on nystagmus … Continue reading Open Day 2022 – secure your ticket today!
The impact of glare on reading
Researchers are investigating the impact of glare on young children with albinism and nystagmus to help ease important day-to-day tasks like reading. Jointly funded by Nystagmus Network and Fight for … Continue reading The impact of glare on reading
What shapes quality of life of visually impaired children and young people?
Guest post by Ana Semrov, PhD student and study researcher, Vision and Eyes research team at UCL Childhood visual impairment can have a significant impact on a person across their whole … Continue reading What shapes quality of life of visually impaired children and young people?
Perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with nystagmusand an exploration of public assumptions about the condition: an electronic questionnaire study The study explored the self-reported impact of the COVID-19 … Continue reading Perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic