Professional Societies
Explore leading medical societies and professional organizations focused on pediatric ophthalmology, optometry, and vision research relevant to nystagmus. American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) AAPOS is the leading organization of eye care professionals dedicated to the medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions in children and the management of strabismus in patients of […]
[Book] Can I Tell You About Nystagmus?
Order Book Can I Tell You About Nystagmus? By Nadine Neckles In this friendly guide, a girl called Amber explains all about her ‘dancing eyes,’ or nystagmus. Amber explains how children with nystagmus might need to read, learn or play differently, and what their families, school and friends can do to help. She invites readers […]
[Book] All Children Have Different Eyes
Order Book All Children Have Different Eyes Learn to Play and Make Friends….Starring Tommy with Nystagmus (wobbly eyes) and Wendy with Strabismus (crossed eyes) “All Children Have Different Eyes” empowers children who have visual impairment to deal with their daily social challenges, such as how to respond to bullies, how to explain their condition confidently […]
[Book] Patricia’s Story
Order Book Patricia’s Story By Roz Adekunle ANN’s own Roz Adekunle has written a children’s book on confidence with low vision, Patricia’s Story. Believing in yourself goes a long way. This story is about the journey of a young girl as she starts her first day in kindergarten. Patricia was born with nystagmus, an eye condition […]
Kyle Rochefort
Recently, Kyle graduated from the University of Florida in May, and will be returning next year in the business masters program. He’s a marketing intern at Gunster, a law firm in West Palm Beach, and he also works in the recruiting department for UF football. After school he wants to work in either marketing or […]
Frank Langella
Frank is an American stage and film actor. He has won four Tony Awards, two for Best Leading Actor in a play for his performance as Richard Nixon in the play Frost/Nixon and for his role as Andre in The Father and two for Best Featured Actor in a play for the role of Leslie […]
Ed Chin
Ed has a Doctor of Pharmacy and completed the Nuclear Pharmacy Certification Program at the Ohio State University and Master of Business Administration from Western Governor’s University. He is now working as a nuclear pharmacist with Cardinal Health. Ed lives in Columbus, OH, and spend his time serving on various local and national boards, singing […]
Cassandra O’Neal
Cassandra O’Neal,is a keyboardist, vocalist, composer and producer – best known as musical director and keyboard player with Prince and The New Power Generation. Cassandra has collaborated with a variety of artists, including: Prince & The New Power Generation, LeAnn Rimes, Macy Gray, Mary J.Blige, Pink, 98 Degrees, Shiela E., Kurt Carr and Helen Baylor. […]
Nico Gentry
Nico is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied Industrial Distribution Engineering. He is now working with an automotive technology company that designs self driving vehicles. Despite his nystagmus, Nico is a multi-sport athlete, competing for many years in swimming, karate, mixed martial arts and obstacle course racing. He competed on season 9, […]
James Rath
James is a legally blind (Ocular Albinism and Nystagmus) film maker, director, actor, and Pokemon Master. His YouTube channel has over 25,000 subscribers and more than 1.6 million views. James’ videos explore his passion for technology, accessibility, and living on the spectrum of blindness. James’ breakout video “How Apple Saved My Life” resulted in James […]