My Confidence With Nystagmus
Ainsley is 19, a member of the ANN junior board and is heading into her freshman year of college. Diagnosed with nystagmus as a baby, it’s been a big part of her life.
How nystagmus has changed my outlook on life
Owen shares how he talks about having nystagmus including answers to the most common questions. Owen admits nystagmus has many ups and downs.
Advocacy with Nystagmus
Maki was diagnosed with nystagmus at six years old and is going into their second year as a music and French student at the University of Ottawa
A Model of Successful Work Experience for Employees Who Are Visually Impaired:
The Results of a Study by Dawn B. Golub The rate of unemployment is unacceptably high among people with visual impairments and those who are blind. Compared to 82% of working-age (21 to 64) individuals employed either by an employer or through their own business, only 31% of blind and 44% of visually impaired individuals […]
State Vision Standards for License to Drive
Vision restrictions for driver’s licensing vary from state to state. The table in the link below provides a summary of the restrictions on best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and visual field degrees for each state. This content is primarily obtained from each state’s department of motor vehicles agency and is current at time of publication. Please […]
A Day With Maki
Spend a day with Maki and enjoy a particularly long Thursday as a college student.
How to Respond to Questions – Anna Rojakovick
Anna hated her nystagmus when she was younger. Especially the question “Why are your eyes moving?”
Children’s Book Series about Nystagmus – Patricia’s Story
Patricia is a seven year-old girl with stories to share. She shares her life challenges and how she overcomes them. Patricia has an eye condition that affects her vision. The condition is Nystagmus. She acknowledges her limitations but does not let them keep her from doing and being the best Patricia she can be. These […]
Nystagmus Information Card
Download our information card to hand out to others WHAT IS NYSTAGMUS? Nystagmus is an involuntary movement of the eyes which often reduces vision. Some people with Nystagmus can not drive and most encounter difficulties in everyday life, education, and employment. WHO GETS NYSTAGMUS? Anyone can get Nystagmus. Every year thousands of children are born […]
My Child Has Nystagmus, Now What?
My Child Has Nystagmus – What I Should Know by Evelyn Gonzalez DOWNLOAD THE FULL PAPER First know your child can live a full and happy life. I remember the fear and pain when I learned that my oldest son had nystagmus at the age of 4 months. No one in our extended family had […]