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1: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2002 Dec;73(6):615-8.Click here to read Click here to read Links

Diagnostic value of nystagmus: spontaneous and induced ocular oscillations.

Serra A, Leigh RJ.

Department of Neurology, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.

Research over the past 20 years has provided a clearer understanding of the pathogenesis of most forms of nystagmus and other ocular oscillations. To the clinician, these advances translate into greater accuracy of nystagmus as a diagnostic sign. However, to capitalise on these advances, it is important to systematically examine eye movements and interpret the findings with reference to pathophysiology. In this review we describe a scheme for examining the patient with nystagmus and interpreting common ocular oscillations; some examples are provided as video clips.

PMID: 12438459 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

PMCID: PMC1757336