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Rapid Eye movement treatment in Mumbai
Involuntary or rapid eye movement also called as Nystagmus, is characterized by rapid, uncontrollable eye movements. Let’s delve into causes, symptoms, and Rapid eye movement Treatment in Mumbai
Rapid Eye movement Treatment in Mumbai
Understanding Nystagmus: Rapid Eye Movements
Nystagmus, characterized by rapid, uncontrollable eye movements, can cause your eyes to move in various directions—up and down, side to side, or in a circular motion.
It can either be congenital, present at birth, or acquired later in life.
Distinct Nystagmus Patterns: Types
The movements can exhibit two patterns:
- Jerk Nystagmus: Drifting in one direction followed by a rapid jerk in the opposite direction to correct.
- Pendular Nystagmus: A steady, back-and-forth pendulum-like motion.
Variants of Involuntary Eye movement (Nystagmus)
Congenital or Infantile Nystagmus: Typically appearing between 6 weeks and 3 months, this type often stems from parental inheritance. It affects both eyes, causing lateral movement, and leading to blurry vision as the primary symptom.
Acquired Nystagmus: More common in adults, this develops later in life and may result from various conditions affecting the brain, eyes, or ears. It could also be an independent bodily function. Alcohol or drug use can trigger it. Shaky vision is a common complaint among adults with acquired nystagmus.
Spasmus Nutans: An acquired form affecting children typically diagnosed between 6 months and 3 years, it often resolves without treatment between 2 and 8 years of age.
Recognizing Symptoms of Nystagmus
Symptoms include:
- Sensation of moving surroundings (oscillopsia)
- Shaky or blurred vision
- Balance issues
- Light sensitivity or difficulty seeing in darkness
- Dizziness or a spinning sensation (vertigo)
Root Causes and Risk Factors
Various factors contribute to nystagmus, including developmental issues in the brain or eye, inner ear disorders, strokes, tumors, traumas, alcohol or drug use, and even certain medications. Sometimes, the cause remains unclear, referred to as idiopathic nystagmus.
Diagnosis Through Comprehensive Tests
Diagnosis may involve neurological and ear exams, eye movement recordings, imaging tests like CT scans or MRI, and genetic tests to identify inherited mutations linked to congenital nystagmus.
Involuntary Eye Movement Treatment Options
- Vision Correction: Eyeglasses or contact lenses to enhance vision and slow rapid eye movements.
- Medications: As prescribed by your Eye Surgeon for symptom management.
- Eye Muscle Surgery: Rarely recommended to reposition eye-moving muscles, enhancing eye movements.
- Vision Correction Surgery: For nearsightedness, laser vision correction surgery like LASIK improves vision and subsequently reduces nystagmus symptoms.
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