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Can you please define nystagmus and what causes the eyes to move rapidly?
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It is : Uncontrolled eye movements where the eyes move continuously. Nystagmus is common in people who have poor vision prior to age 4. It can also occur with neurologic conditions as well.
Answered 3/17/2019
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