Tag: nystagmus research

Nikita smiles for the camera

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

Vijay Taylor

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

A woman holds her head in her hands and appears o be in some discomfort.

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?

Chris Harris sits behind a microphone and prepares to speak.

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?

A screenshot of the Nystagmus Network UK research workshop on zoom, showing thumbnail images of 20 delegates.

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

Ifigeneia stands in front of a whiteboard in a lecture theatre.

Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds

Ifigeneia Manitsa is a Psychology Researcher and Assistant Lecturer at Kingston University. She is currently conducting the last two studies of her PhD which is focused on the academic and social inclusion … Continue reading Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds

Chris Harris sits behind a microphone and prepares to speak.

Chris addresses Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia

Nystagmus researcher and clinician from the Royal Eye Infirmary, Plymouth, Professor Chris Harris, will be talking about the causes, potential treatment and his further research into Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia … Continue reading Chris addresses Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia