We belong to many tribes, often overlapping, during our lives. The story of my nystagmus tribe starts in 1984. In particular, the day I first met others with nystagmus and … Continue reading John’s 1984 Story – The world is my chauffeur
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Kathryn’s 1984 story
In September 1984 I started my training as an orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital School of Orthoptics. Back then orthoptic training was a three-year diploma course for which students received … Continue reading Kathryn’s 1984 story
Paul’s 1984 Story
Sometimes I really don’t know where the time goes. Back in 1984, it was my first year at secondary school, and my parents were extremely proud of me for getting … Continue reading Paul’s 1984 Story
Marlow’s Story
I was born with nystagmus and multiple other eye conditions. I was put in gymnastics at an early age to help with coordination and balance. This led me into cheerleading … Continue reading Marlow’s Story
Ruby’s Story
When Ruby was 9 months old I noticed one of her eyes shaking, which prompted me to visit our local optician. They informed me that they didn’t treat children that … Continue reading Ruby’s Story
Peter’s 1984 Story
At 12 years old, I was preparing for my first summer Scout camp in Guernsey, which required a 10-hour ferry ride from Weymouth, marking my first time leaving mainland UK. … Continue reading Peter’s 1984 Story
Ava
Ava was born with congenital nystagmus. She loves rugby and swimming. She’s full of life and lets nothing get in her way.
Cohen’s Story
“Cohen was diagnosed with congenital nystagmus when he was around 6 months old. He is now almost 10 years old. Cohen’s cousin was diagnosed with nystagmus a year or … Continue reading Cohen’s Story
Sue’s 1984 Story
In 1984 I had never heard of nystagmus and had no connection with the condition at all. It was for me a very momentous year, though, because it was the … Continue reading Sue’s 1984 Story
Onyeka’s 1984 Story
This is a photo of my elder brother (Tony) and me at my first birthday celebration in Nigeria. Report has it that he desperately tried to steal the show but … Continue reading Onyeka’s 1984 Story