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My eyesight is not good enough to get a drivers license because i have nystagmus. is there anything i can do to fix it?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Maybe: There is surgery available to reduce the nystagmus. Also Botox injected behind the eye can slow it as well. These techniques can improve vision in some patients with nystagmus.

Answered 6/24/2014

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