Wales Council of the Blind

Nystagmus

Definition: Nystagmus is a complex eye condition, characterised by involuntary eye movements, from side to side, up and down or round and round. This affects the ability to focus, see the world in three dimensions and recognise faces. There are two main types of nystagmus, one which appears in the first weeks or months of life and is called Congenital or Infantile Nystagmus and another which develops later in life which is called Acquired Nystagmus. There are many possible causes of both kinds of nystagmus.

Category: eye condition

Credit: Nystagmus Network

Source: https://nystagmusnetwork.org/information/nystagmus/

Last Updated: 12th of June 2024

Services mentioning Nystagmus

Nystagmus Network - (Nystagmus Network) Support Group

The Nystagmus Network website has a range of information about the condition. However, membership gives additional benefits such as access to experts, advice, support and discounts on NN publications.

Nystagmus Network helpline - (Nystagmus Network) Helpline

The helpline can answer questions on what it's like to have nystagmus, on treatment and research, on DLA, on education and employment, on driving and discrimination, in fact anything you can think of related to nystagmus, whether congenital (early onset) or acquired (late onset). Or you can just phone for a chat with someone else who has nystagmus.

Library records mentioning Nystagmus

Nystagmus (RNIB Understanding series) Guidance - [Library Type]

Description, effects, medical investigations, and coping strategies for nystagmus.