Associated Conditions & Findings
Nystagmus
Nystagmus is involuntary, repetitive eye movement that can be associated with vision or neurological differences.
In short: Nystagmus
- It can accompany certain visual or neurological conditions.
- It involves involuntary eye movements.
- It is evaluated by eye and neurology specialists.
- It can be a sign worth investigating.
What it is
It is involuntary, repetitive movement of the eyes. It can be a sign associated with underlying vision or neurological differences and is assessed by specialists.
Understanding Nystagmus
It can be associated with certain visual or neurological conditions, including some seen with encephalocele, and is evaluated by eye and neurology specialists. Because nystagmus can point to an underlying issue with the visual pathways or the brain, identifying it can prompt further assessment to understand its cause.
Why it matters
Understanding nystagmus helps families see why involuntary eye movements are evaluated, since they can be a sign of an underlying vision or neurological difference worth investigating.
Common questions
What is nystagmus?
Involuntary, repetitive eye movement.
What can it be associated with?
Visual or neurological differences.
Who evaluates it?
Eye and neurology specialists.
Bottom line
Nystagmus is involuntary eye movement that can accompany vision or neurological differences and warrants evaluation.
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