Nystagmus
Nystagmus is a problem with the movement of the eyes and is characterised by an involuntary oscillatory movement.
About 1 in every 1,000 people have nystagmus. There are many different types. This is a condition that should be accurately diagnosed by an Ophthalmologist or Neurologist as new onset nystagmus can be the first sign of a serious disorder. A Neuro-Ophthalmologist is a specialist who combines these two specialty interests. Children with Nystagmus will have their eye care looked after by a Paediatric Ophthalmologist.
Because poor vision is associated with Nystagmus you may be able to get additional help by being registered as having sight difficulty. Low vision aids such as a magnifier and other such devices are available from the Visual Aid Clinic. This is particularly important with regard to children at school who therefore may need extra time studying.
The treatment of Nystagmus depends a lot on what the ‘cause’ is. The Visual Aid Clinic is important to see how we can maximise the vision that you have and try the different vision aids that are available.
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