Children aged between 8 and 11 years old who live with a visual impairment are three times more likely to develop a mental health problem than children with no visual … Continue reading Visual impairment and mental health
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James and Thomas’s Summer Challenge
James and his little brother, Thomas, are taking on a very special challenge this summer to raise money for two charities very close to the family’s heart. James (8) and … Continue reading James and Thomas’s Summer Challenge
Celebrating National Sunglasses Day!
As photophobia is a frequent accompaniment to nystagmus and ocular albinism, we’re happy to join in a day of celebrating sunglasses and raising awareness of the importance of protecting your … Continue reading Celebrating National Sunglasses Day!
How amazing is Bradley
We couldn’t resist one more ‘amazing’ nystagmus success story. Not everyone with nystagmus can drive, but Bradley has turned driving into his philosophy on life. My name is Bradley. I’ve … Continue reading How amazing is Bradley
Charity trustees meet Marsha
On the Tuesday of ‘wobbly week’ 2018, a group of trustees were invited to Parliament to meet with Marsha De Cordova MP, Shadow Minister for Disabilities. Marsha has nystagmus herself … Continue reading Charity trustees meet Marsha
Sue shares her personal nystagmus story
On Nystagmus Awareness Day 2018, the Nystagmus Network’s Information and Development Manager, Sue, shared her nystagmus story and explained why it’s so important to continue to raise awareness of nystagmus. … Continue reading Sue shares her personal nystagmus story
How amazing is Sara?
A guest post from Sara’s Mum … This is my daughter Sara. She’s 17 now and born with albinism and nystagmus. Her sight is badly affected, but nothing stops her!!! … Continue reading How amazing is Sara?
How amazing is Amanda
Amanda is a long time supporter of the Nystagmus Network UK and our unofficial US spokesperson. As a professional freelance writer, who also has nystagmus, she is well placed to … Continue reading How amazing is Amanda
How amazing is Gary?
Here’s Gary’s sporty nystagmus success story … Since 2014 I’ve been playing county cricket for Warwickshire Visually Impaired Cricket Club. The club comprises players of all ages (my shirt number … Continue reading How amazing is Gary?
How amazing is Maureen?
Maureen tells her own nystagmus success story … I started school in 1945. They didn’t have the pre-school checks they have now. No-one had noticed anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading How amazing is Maureen?