Nystagmus Network Archives

Nystagmus Network funding leads to discovery of new algorithm

10 April 2019
Source: Nystagmus Network

A paper ‘An automated segmentation approach to calibrating infantile nystagmus waveforms’ relating to a research project by members of the Cardiff University team and others, which the Nystagmus Network funded, has been formally published. The report describes an algorithm which takes an eye-tracking recording and automatically separates it into its component parts (quick phases, slow phases and foveations*), allowing several

10 March 2019
Source: Nystagmus Network

In line with recent changes at the DVLA we have updated our free to download booklet, Nystagmus and Driving. To make sure you know all the facts about driving and nystagmus, please download your copy today. Because of the hundreds of questions we are asked every year about nystagmus and driving, we shall be joined this year at Open Day

22 January 2019
Source: Nystagmus Network

Nystagmus Network has published two brand new free PowerPoint presentations: Introducing Nystagmus or Wobbly Eyes – aimed at children at school or nursery. The presentation gives an overview of the condition and explains what it is like to have nystagmus. Introducing Nystagmus – designed to be shown on screens at reception in your workplace, clinic or hospital waiting room. The presentation gives

Nytagmus Network: Christmas photography competition

28 December 2018
Source: Nystagmus Network

Before you take down the tree, while you’re out on a festive walk, or just because you’ve caught the dog looking silly, please take a Christmassy photo and send it to us. This holiday we’re running a competition to find the best Christmassy photo to feature on the Nystagmus Network Christmas card next year. Please help us make sure it

University of Sheffield and Nystagmus Network: Nystagmus Information Pack

7 November 2018
Source: The University of Sheffield

Information about nystagmus has been developed into a ‘Nystagmus Information Pack’ by a team at the Academic Unit of Ophthalmology and Orthoptics. This Nystagmus Information Pack is aimed at patients with nystagmus, families, teachers, other professionals and people who would like to find out more about nystagmus. The need for better information about the condition came from discussions with people

National Eye Health Week 2018: Research funding will use iPads to identify the best method to manage nystagmus

28 September 2018
Source: Fight for Sight and Nystagmus Network

Fight for Sight and The Nystagmus Network have announced funding for three exciting nystagmus research projects at the Nystagmus Network Conference, which is taking place today during National Eye Health Week 2018. In total £30,000 in funding will be used for projects bringing benefits to children and adults living with the condition, which is characterised by involuntary and repetitive movements

Nystagmus Network: Nystagmus research – a progress report

13 July 2018
Source: Nystagmus Network

The Nystagmus Network is funding equipment and testing to underpin nystagmus research taking place at Cardiff University School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, in collaboration with the genetics research team at the University of Southampton. On behalf of the Cardiff team, Nikita Thomas reports: “Our study attempts to investigate how visual function in Idiopathic Nystagmus is related to the formation

Nystagmus and Driving Booklet from the Nystagmus Network

12 January 2018
Source: Nystagmus Network

The Nystagmus and Driving Booklet created by the Nystagmus Network contains advice for someone with congenital nystagmus who might be considering learning to drive or someone unsure whether they should continue to drive following a diagnosis of acquired nystagmus. Nystagmus and Driving

Funding research into a technological solution for repeated involuntary eye movement

2 January 2018
Source: FIght for Sight, Nystagmus Network

Fight for Sight and Nystagmus Network have partnered to fund research aimed at the early detection of nystagmus and improve the quality of life of those with the condition. Fight for Sight, the UK’s leading eye research charity, and Nystagmus Network, the foremost UK charity providing support and information about nystagmus, are working in partnership to fund research into a

A child’s view of nystagmus

18 April 2017
Source: Nystagmus Network

When I was a baby a doctor told my mum I was blind. I wasn’t blind, of course, but I did have nystagmus. Now I’m seven and I’ve still got nystagmus. This is how I see the world through wobbly eyes …

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