Nystagmus is a vision condition that describes involuntary repetitve eye movements. Impacting a person's vision, and depth perception, affecting balance, and coordination.

These eye movements can occur from side to side, up and down, or in a circular pattern. Making it difficult for both eyes to steadily view objects.

Usually nystagmus starts at a very early age, and is a symptom of another eye or medical problem.

This disorder has multiple classifications, including.

Congenital nystagmus.
Manifest nystagmus.
Latent nystagmus.
Manifestlatent nystagmus.
and Acquired nystagmus.

Some causes of nystagmus may include:

Lack of development of normal eye movement control.

Albinism.

Very high refractive error, for example, nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism.

Congenital cataracts.

Inflammation of the inner ear.

Medications.

and Central nervous system diseases.


How is nystagmus treated?

although Eyeglasses and contact lenses do not correct nystagmus, they may help improve vision.
While also using magnifying devices,
increased lighting,
surgery,
and treating any underlying causes, may also help.