Question 1

is there anything that isn't dreadfully serious that can cause nystagmus in a baby?

Accepted Answer

NYSTAGMUS: It is associated with esotropia or strabismus or visual pathway problem.Treatment can be done, so not serious.

Question 2

what causes acquired nystagmus?

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A few thoughts: Although any problem which can affect cerebellar/ brainstem connections could cause nystagmus, more often I see the problem secondary to medication reactions.  Your listed meds do not seem to be the culprits.  Problems within the inner ear will lead to abnormal eye movements, and not unique to see these with strokes, MS, and other disorders of brain.  Most ophthalmologists can assist in diagnosis.

Question 3

does dizziness cause nystagmus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Dizziness is a very ambiguous and subjective word that can mean many things. Nystagmus is an objective finding. That means, a good doc can examine a patient and determine if they have nystagmus.It means the eyes are rhythmically moving in a particular direction.The direction and speed can be useful in making a diagnosis. Not all dizziness results in nystagmus as nystagmus usually means inner ear.

Question 4

what can cause voluntary nystagmus?

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Will power: This is a condition of eye shaking when accomodation is overthrown by the person to themselves.  It is 'voluntary' and that explains the terminology.

Question 5

could damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus cause nystagmus?

Accepted Answer

Hunger control: VMH is responsible for satiety. It is involved in Fear , feeding , thermorehulation and sexual activity. Nystagmus has many causes : vestibular disease, MS, Myasthenia Gravis, Lack of Vit B1 , commonly Ménière's disease,  even Diabetes.  Consult your Family Physician   if you are experiencing  abnormal movements of your eyes.

Question 6

can you have oscillopsia without nystagmus? what would be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: YES .This is a conditioned response. The BPPV crystals must be treated and the conditioned response will improve in a few weeks with repeated exposure to the testing position through exercises that desensitizes the brain to its conditioned response.

Question 7

does exophoria cause nystagmus? i was diagnosed years ago with exophoria. i now realized i have nystagmus. was never told before.

Accepted Answer

Eye problems: Exophoria does not cause nystagmus.  There is no connection.  Exophoria means the eye muscles are not well controlled and you may see double when you are tired.  Other than that, there is no need to worry and it is not harmful.  Nystagmus means the eye muscle jerk as you move in one direction.  The brain will not process the jerks so you dont have symptoms. No treatment needed. no worry either.

Question 8

what conditions cause downbeat nystagmus in all direction of gaze? the dbn cause my vision to "slip" and see stationary objects slide.

Accepted Answer

Jerk nystagmus : The four most frequent identifiable causes of downbeat nystagmus are cervico-medullary junction anomalies (Chiari malformation), cerebellar degenerations, multiple sclerosis, and vertebrobasilar infarction.  Medications and alcohol are other relatively common causes.  Uncommon causes include B12 deficiency and familial. An MRI should be done if you have not had one yet. Treatment is dalfampridine.

Question 9

what causes non-congenital nystagmus?

Accepted Answer

Nystagmus: Nystagmus can be related to any cause of poor vision in infancy or significant neurologic disease.

Question 10

could a nystagmus be cause caused by your head shaking?

Accepted Answer

No: You may have an independent reason for shaking of the head but nystagmus and head shaking are independent issues and do not cause each other.

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