Topic: Congenital Nystagmus
Not finding your answer? Try searching the web for Congenital Nystagmus
Answers to Common Questions
What is congenital nystagmus?
n. A congenitally predetermined nystagmus caused by lesions sustained in utero or at the time of birth. An inherited, nonprogressive, usually sex-linked nystagmus without associated neurologic lesions. The nystagmus associated with albinism... Read More »
Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/congenital-nystagmus
What is non-congenital nystagmus caused from?
yes neurological. brain damage or lack of development Source(s): optometrist http://myeyepod.blogspot.com/ Read More »
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091230043441AAM1heK
What causes congenital Nystagmus?
Nystagmus is not the result of something the parent did or failed to do. It can be hereditary but often it isn't. It can be the result of another condition (which is why, when the symptoms of Nystagmus are noted, the parents should see a do... Read More »
Source: http://webspace.webring.com/people/ms/superkael/nystagmus.html
More Common Questions
Answers to Other Common Questions
a periodic, rhythmic, involuntary movement of both eyeballs in unison. There is a slow component in one direction and a quick return. The movement may be vertical, horizontal or rotary. Common causes are lesions of the cerebellum or the ves...
Read More »
Source: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/congenital+nystag...
(Medicine) involuntary movement of the eye comprising a smooth drift followed by a flick back, occurring in several situations, for example after the body has been rotated or in disorders of the cerebellum
Read More »
Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/congenital+nystagmus
Congenital Nystagmus is that which exists from birth or soon after. Apparently, some Nystagmus is normal in an infant, but it should be investigated if it persists. Acquired Nystagmus can appear later in life as a result of medications, hea...
Read More »
Source: http://webspace.webring.com/people/ms/superkael/nystagmus.html
Congenital means present at birth. However, nystagmus is rarely diagnosed until the age of six to eight weeks or later. Because of this, congenital nystagmus is also referred to as "early onset nystagmus" or "infantile nystagmus".
Read More »
Source: http://www.nystagmusnet.org/Info_faq.htm
Hi Anthony, and welcome to the forum. The majority of people with albinism have nystagmus as a symptom so although your albinism is probably congenital, I doubt that your nystagmus is, i.e. you have sensory deprivation nystagmus (as a resul...
Read More »
Source: http://www.nystagmus.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1417
