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Nystagmus: Types and Definitions by Ehab Khiry is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document defines nystagmus as an involuntary, rhythmic oscillation of one or both eyes. It describes the different types of nystagmus including jerk, pendular, and linear based on their velocity patterns. The causes of nystagmus are discussed as being related to dysfunction of the vestibular end organs, nerves, brainstem, cerebellum or cerebral centers. Clinical evaluation of nystagmus involves assessing visual acuity, eye movements, the direction of the fast phase, and whether it is altered by head pos
- Author
- Ehab Khiry
- Language
- EN