Nystagmus

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Nystagmus

Asked for Male, 39 Years

Is there treatment for nystagmus. I am having it since birth. Doctors say its genetic and can't be cured

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

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Hello I am sorry but there is no cure for nystagmus but yes,its amplitude can be reduced by surgery Consult squint specialist

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Dr. Chethan R S General Physician 11 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chethan R S

General Physician 11 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there..... Nystagmus is caused by an abnormal function in the areas of the brain that control eye movements. Nystagmus may be either present at birth or develop later in life.... - In rare cases eye muscle surgery can be performed which reduces the extent of the eye movement.....