Eye movements - uncontrollable


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External and internal eye anatomy
External and internal eye anatomy
Alternative Names

Back and forth eye movements; Involuntary eye movements; Nystagmus; Rapid eye movements from side to side; Uncontrolled eye movements


Home Care

There is no therapy for most cases of congenital nystagmus. Availability of treatment for acquired nystagmus will vary with the cause. In most cases, except for those caused by Dilantin or alcohol intoxication, nystagmus is irreversible.


Call your health care provider if

Nystagmus is detected or suspected.


What to expect at your health care provider's office



Review Date: 03/05/2007
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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