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Could a doctor please explain if the direction of a nystagmus is defined by which direction the slow phase or fast phase is in?

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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Fast phase: The standard way to indicate the direction of nystagmus is based on the fast phase. Take care.

Answered 2/18/2015

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