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
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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
Nystagmus does cause visual crowding – it’s official
It’s long been understood that people with nystagmus can struggle to pick out objects from an image or face in a crowd. That’s a phenomenon called visual crowding. But how … Continue reading Nystagmus does cause visual crowding – it’s official
Living with Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia?
The Nystagmus Network runs a virtual support group where people living with Acquired Nystagmus and/or Oscillopsia chat together on email and on zoom to share their experiences and try to find answers together. … Continue reading Living with Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia?
New nystagmus research
We are excited to announce the start of a new research study into nystagmus The aim of the study is to gather evidence about people’s perceptions of nystagmus. The results … Continue reading New nystagmus research
Do you have Acquired Nystagmus or Oscillopsia?
We need you! The Nystagmus Network is supporting Professor Chris Harris and his team at the Royal Eye Hospital, Plymouth to investigate further Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia. If you have … Continue reading Do you have Acquired Nystagmus or Oscillopsia?
Nystagmus Network hosts UK research workshop
On Friday 2 October, the Nystagmus Network once again hosted the annual UK nystagmus research workshop. This is an opportunity for researchers, clinicians and academics to get together to share … Continue reading Nystagmus Network hosts UK research workshop