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Nystagmus
Nystagmus is a condition in which a person's eyeballs jiggle back and forth. The rhythmic jiggling can be present at birth (congenital nystagmus) or it can begin later due to a brain disorder or brain injury.
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What is nystagmus?
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How do you treat nystagmus?
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I think my friend has nystagmus?
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What should I do if my kid has nystagmus?
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Can nystagmus cause wavy lines in vision?
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Does nystagmus affect your ability to talk?
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If you have Nystagmus can you wear contacts?
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What should i do to improve my vision - nystagmus?
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Will I pass my nystagmus to my baby? Is it hereditary?
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Can someone tell me about nystagmus and how it can be treated?
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How serious are nystagmus conditions? Should I see a doctor right away?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I have had nystagmus for at least 10 years. I only recently noticed it myself. Is this something I need to worry about if it doesn't effect my life?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Could a vertical nystagmus, that happens sometimes early in the morning, indicate something about the symptoms/conditions listed on my profile?
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What causes non-congenital nystagmus?
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Can nystagmus be related to dizziness ?
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What homeopathic remedy works for nystagmus?
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Is nystagmus a common side effect of neuroblastoma?
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What are the treatments for non-congenital nystagmus?
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Vestibular nystagmus vs cerebeller nystagmus? What's the difference?
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I'm curious. How common is Nystagmus? Also can Ritalin (methylphenidate) cause it? What's the chance of it going away if Nystagmus is acquired?
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Are head tremors be associated with nystagmus?
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I think my boyfriend has nystagmus? His eyes move funny?
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Can a person with nystagmus get lasik to replace glasses?
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Nystagmus and intention tremors are all symptoms of what type of disease?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Could nystagmus be from poor vision ?
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What is the cure for the eye condition nystagmus?
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Jerking eye movements? = nystagmus?
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How does dizziness cause nystagmus in the blind?
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Is it okay for someone with natural congenital nystagmus get lasik surgery?
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A 49-year old asked:
Please let me know if there is any treatment for nystagmus and optic atrophy anywhere in the world?
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