HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Could nystagmus be from poor vision ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Not uncommon for nystagmus to develop with long standing poor vision.

Answered 5/9/2013

5.1k views

Thank

No.: Nystagmus comes from abnormal movement of eyeball caused by extra ocular muscles controlled by nerves that try to regain equilibrium because of confused signals sent from semicircular canals in inner ear. Nothing to do with vision.

Answered 5/9/2013

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can you have perfect vision with nystagmus? Or is there always a deficit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have occasionnal right nystagmus since childhood. Mostly happens when focusing/reading. My vision is great. Is there an explanation/cause for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What conditions cause downbeat nystagmus in all direction of gaze? The DBN cause my vision to "slip" and see stationary objects slide.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Saw Ophthalmologist 2x. I dont have nystagmus or other eye movement disorder. ,perfect vision and no other sx but eyes jerk for a split second at times.its so fast you could miss it.it.only happens when Im focused on something small. What is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Lately been experiencing tics, nystagmus, shaking vision, apathy, and loss of appetite or disgust of food and fatigue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can nystagmus cause wavy lines in vision?
What should I do to improve my vision - nystagmus?
What to do if I have nystagmus I want to join the military I got disqualified because my vision is 8.5 2/60 both eyes is there anyway around my disqualifi?
Should i notice vision problems on my own, given a diagnosis of vertical nystagmus?
I have horizontal nystagmus in my left eyes .i have great difficulties in daily chores.what can i do to control shaking to get a clearer vision?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.