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I have weird uncontrollable eye movements. What is the treatment?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have weird uncontrollable eye movements similar to nystagmus. I feel bad when I walk behind the people. My eyes have a flickering problem. It makes people feel uncomfortable around me. I have a peripheral vision starring problem too. I am attaching my picture.

Answered by Dr. Manish Mahabir

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Manish Mahabir is an ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care and vision health. His expertise includes diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, refractive errors, and retinal disorders. With a strong focus on preventive eye care, he is committed to preserving vision and improving the quality of life for patients through personalized treatment and advanced clinical practices.

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Hi,

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I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your eyes look fairly stable. You have a normal involuntary pursuit movement of the eyes in which your eyes can track anything which moves in front of you. There is no need to worry. If the people around you feel uncomfortable, try to look momentarily towards them, and then shift your gaze to someone or something else. People feel uncomfortable when they have a feeling that someone is staring at them. Still, I recommend you consult a neuro-ophthalmologist soon.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 6, 2018
Reviewed At December 19, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Manish Mahabir is an ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care and vision health. His expertise includes diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, refractive errors, and retinal disorders. With a strong focus on preventive eye care, he is committed to preserving vision and improving the quality of life for patients through personalized treatment and advanced clinical practices.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Manish Mahabir is an ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care and vision health. His expertise includes diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, refractive errors, and retinal disorders. With a strong focus on preventive eye care, he is committed to preserving vision and improving the quality of life for patients through personalized treatment and advanced clinical practices.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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