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Medical Conditions - Nystagmus

Nystagmus refers to the involuntary, rapid, and uncontrollable movement of the eyes. These repetitive movements can be horizontal, vertical, or rotatory in any direction. Most commonly, both the eyes are involved. It is classified into congenital and acquired. The most common causes are squint or strabismus, cataracts, or injuries.

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I sometimes feel the light of my room is flickering, but it is not. What can it be?

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Could my daughter's nystagmus be improved with occlusion therapy?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The occlusion therapy is necessary when there is a disparity in both the eyes for vision as well as refractive error.

What causes nystagmus in the remaining functional eye?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Nystagmus is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary eye movements, often originating from impulses in the brain.

Answered By
Dr. Aditi Dubey

Dr. Aditi Dubey

8-year-old with nystagmus-like eye movement: Normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, this is quite a common issue most children at his age develop.

What could be the treatment for vertigo canalolithiasis?

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What are the treatments for abnormal eye movements?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. I completely understand how seeing this abnormal movement may be stressful for a mother.

My kid's eyeball size is quite big.What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that your kid is having myopia (short sight).

Answered By
Dr. Dadapeer. K

Dr. Dadapeer. K

Why do the pupils constrict even in total darkness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns.

My 3 months old baby's vision has not developed. Why?

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What is the treatment of nystagmus present since birth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your papers (attachment removed to protect patient identity),your vision is well maintained and you have a small refractive error.

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