nystagmus
Involuntary Eye Movements
Plain-language definition
Involuntary, rhythmic eye movements that can blur vision or make objects appear to move.
Read our full article on Nystagmus.
Where this term comes up
“Gabapentin and memantine are medications used for various neuro-ophthalmic conditions, particularly nystagmus and neuropathic pain.”
Medication · Gabapentin and Memantine
“The usual culprits are involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) or a vestibular, inner-ear balance problem.”
Symptom · Oscillopsia
“This case shows how persistent imbalance and a particular kind of nystagmus prompted antibody testing that revealed a treatable autoimmune cause - even though brain MRI was normal.”
Publication · Nystagmus and Imbalance as the Presenting Symptoms of Anti-GAD Antibody Syndrome in a 67-Year-Old Female
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- nystagmoid
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- diplopia
Double Vision
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
- demyelination
Nerve Insulation Damage
- neuro-ophthalmic
Nerve-Eye Related
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.