If 50 people each walked 10 miles and raised £100 in sponsorship, that would be £5,000 for nystagmus research. Why 500 miles? That’s roughly the distance you’d cover if you … Continue reading Could you help us walk 500 miles?
Tag: nystagmus research
Our £17,000 investment in research
Nystagmus Network trustees have donated £17,000 to the paediatric fund of the University of Southampton’s Gift of Sight appeal. The money will be used to purchase a hand-held RETeval device, … Continue reading Our £17,000 investment in research
What’s your nystagmus research question?
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?
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