Nystagmus isn't that common (1 in a 1000) and not easily, if at all,
correctable.
RNIB have some good info on it see
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_rnib003659.hcsp
Personally I find when I have to focus for a prolonged period (such as I
would have to when examining someone's eyes) it sets of the nystagmus,
images start to move around, and my head goes ten to the dozen!! But we are
all different and I think alternative methods of assessment is probably the
most appropriate route to take.
Sharron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Penny Georgiou" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: Orthoptics Student Query
> Dear Claire,
>
> Nystagmus is probably quite a common condition, and would probably be
> adjusted by a relavent prescription of spectacles, but this would need
> to be looked into specifically in how that condition affects that
> particular student.
>
> It would be helpful if the student consults an Optometists with
> experience of dealing with these conditions, eg Institute of Optometry
> and a report could then be written on the consequences.
>
> Penny
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Claire Shanks
> Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 2:45 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Orthoptics Student Query
>
>
> We have recently received a UCAS application from an EU student applying
> to study Orthoptics. This student has a visual impairment, nystagmus
> and the admissions tutor is concerned that they may be unable to meet
> one of the standards of proficiency as set by the Health Professions
> Council, i.e. 'be able to use appropriate assessment techniques'. Has
> anyone come across this before? Does anyone know of any specialist
> equipment that could be used to assist this student, bearing in mind
> some of the investigative techniques referred to require very astute
> observations of eye movement? I am still trying to get my head around
> competency standards and the legislation so would very much appreciate
> any advice on this. Many thanks.
>
> With best wishes
> Claire
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