Nystagmus, (Rapid Eye Movements) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

Nystagmus is a symptom seen as a repetitive, involuntary, to and fro oscillation of the eyes.
It may be congenital or acquired.
It is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
It is normally involuntary.
It may be physiological or pathological:
Physiological nystagmus happens:
1. During rotation of the body in space (vestibular nystagmus) or
2. During ocular following of moving scenes and acts to preserve clear vision (optokinetic nystagmus).
Pathological nystagmus induces the eyes to drift away from the visual ...