Work published in the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus shows in three patients that, despite other benefits of the treatment, tenotomy and reattachment does not improve the speed of acquisition to moving targets. Read it here.
Read more >>The Spanish journal Archivos de la Socifdad Española de Oftalmología describes the use of botulinum toxin in a five month old patient with INS ond oculocutaneous albinism. They report reduced nystagmus amplitude and improved visual acuity. Long-term effects are not …
Read more >>Work to be published next month in the European Journal of Human Genetics confirms the presence of FRMD7 mutations in multiple generations of an Indian family affected by INS, and identifies new types of mutations in the FRMD7 gene. Read …
Read more >>Research published in the August issue of the Journal of AAPOS describes outcomes in six patients (aged 3 to 13 years) undergoing oblique muscle surgery to correct torticollis due to an eccentric null zone. Read about it here.
Read more >>Work confirming the presence of a gene involved in infantile nystagmus at chromosome 1q31.3-q32.1 is soon to be published in the Journal of Human Genetics. Their study finds the same chromosome locus in the Chinese population as has been found …
Read more >>Once again, the lovely team at Spinal Health, Marlow ran a stall in partnership with IN-vision, selling mulled cider, cupcakes and decorations, as well as running Christmas tombolas and a fantastic silent auction, raising around £750!
Read more >>Marlow Rotary District 1090 hosted the eleventh annual Fun Run throughout the town, with 2,500 entrants. Young and old, disabled and able bodied, walkers, runners and pushers (with a few dogs too) made the dash around town. Our Patron, Naomi …
Read more >>Akman et al. have published a detailed analysis of the neural components related to both jerk and pendular nystagmus waveforms. They relate their findings to the normal oculomotor system. Read the article here
Read more >>Leicester university’s nystagmus research group have published a qualitative study based on interviews of people with acquired and infantile nystagmus. The study identifies the issues that most affect patient’s day-to-day lives. The article can be found here.
Read more >>McLean, Gottlob and Proudlock have recently published a review article with current pathophysiological mechanisms and treatments for both acquired and infantile nystagmus. The article can be found here.
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