
Nystagmus: Definition, Causes, Testing & Treatment
Oct 4, 2023 · Nystagmus is rapid, uncontrollable eye movements in one or both eyes. You can be born with nystagmus (congenital) or develop it later in life (acquired).
What Is Nystagmus? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Nov 7, 2024 · Nystagmus is an involuntary, rapid and repetitive movement of the eyes — either horizontal (side-to-side), vertical (up and down) or rotary (circular).
Nystagmus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - WebMD
Sep 19, 2024 · What Is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is a condition that causes rapid and uncontrollable eye movements. Your eyes may move horizontally, vertically, or in a circular …
Nystagmus - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Nystagmus is an involuntary rhythmic side-to-side, up and down or circular motion of the eyes that occurs with a variety of conditions.
Nystagmus - EyeWiki
Nystagmus is defined by rhythmic, abnormal eye movements with a "slow" eye movement driving the eye off the target, followed by a second movement that brings the eye back to the target. …
Nystagmus: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
The involuntary eye movements of nystagmus are caused by abnormal function in the areas of the brain that control eye movements. The part of the inner ear that senses movement and …
Nystagmus - Wikipedia
Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary (or voluntary, in some cases) [1] eye movement. [2] . People can be born with it but more commonly acquire it in infancy or later in life. In many …
Nystagmus: Causes and Treatment - Verywell Health
Dec 17, 2025 · Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes move on their own in quick, jerky movements. It can be caused by neurological illnesses or conditions involving the inner ear. …
What is Nystagmus? - American Nystagmus Network
Nystagmus is an involuntary, repetitive eye movement that usually results in some degree of visual loss; may coexist with other conditions.
Nystagmus | Eye Movement, Causes & Treatment | Britannica
Dec 12, 2025 · nystagmus, involuntary back and forth, up and down, or circular movements of the eyes that are often described by observers as “jumping” or “dancing” eye movements.