What ocular/medical conditions are associated with nystagmus?
• Cataract • Strabismus • Amblyopia • Optic nerve hypoplasia • Leber’s congenital amaurosis • Aniridia • Achromatopsia • Severe refractive error • Retina coloboma • Other optic nerve and retina disorders • Albinism • Medication use • Vitamin deficiency • Fetal alcohol syndrome • Trauma • Inner ear (vestibular) problems • Stroke (most common cause in older people with acquired nystagmus • Brain tumor (rare cause of acquired nystagmus) All children and adults with nystagmus should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist (and primary care physician) to determine if any association exists with other conditions.
