The Nystagmus Network has been investing in research since the 1990s. Nystagmus academics, clinicians and researchers in Cardiff, Leicester, London, Plymouth, Sheffield and Southampton continue to focus on causes, effects, … Continue reading What’s your nystagmus research question?
Tag: nystagmus research
Does nystagmus affect perception of movement?
A new study by a team of researchers at the University of Melbourne, published in January 2022, set out to assess the effect, if any, of nystagmus on the perception … Continue reading Does nystagmus affect perception of movement?
Predicting the sight of an infant with nystagmus
Thanks to recent nystagmus research work, there is now an answer to many a parent’s question ‘How well will my child be able to see?’ A team of researchers has … Continue reading Predicting the sight of an infant with nystagmus
Wiggly Walk 2
The amazing Mike Larcombe, nystagmus champion extraordinaire is at it again! You will remember, of course, that in 2019/2020 Mike walked the entire length of New Zealand to raise awareness … Continue reading Wiggly Walk 2
Take part in research at Cardiff University
Professor Jon Erichsen and his team from the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Nikita Thomas, Katherine Ward and Onyeka Amiebenomo invite you to take part in nystagmus … Continue reading Take part in research at Cardiff University
Two new nystagmus research projects funded
Fight for Sight and Nystagmus Network are funding research into the impact of glare in infantile nystagmus and albinism in the hope of improving outcomes for people with the condition. … Continue reading Two new nystagmus research projects funded
Nystagmus research grant funding open for applications
The next round of small grant awards for nystagmus research is now open for application. The grant, funded jointly by Fight for Sight and the Nystagmus Network is worth up … Continue reading Nystagmus research grant funding open for applications
Georgie’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
Twelve year old Georgie will be baking 100 cookies in honour of the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore this weekend. That’s her #CaptainTom100 challenge to raise funds for the … Continue reading Georgie’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
Leon’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
To honour the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore and his amazing fundraising legacy, Leon will be running 100 kilometers over the three day weekend to raise money for the … Continue reading Leon’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
Congratulations, Dr Thomas
The Nystagmus Network is sending huge congratulations to the newly qualified Dr Nikita Thomas. Dr Thomas achieved her PhD this month. Nikita is well known to members of the Nystagmus … Continue reading Congratulations, Dr Thomas