International Review of Ophthalmology ›› 2022, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (3): 228-235.doi: 10.3760/ cma.j.issn.1673-5803.2022.03.007

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The clinical characteristics and progress in diagnosis and treatment of nystagmus

Li Huixin, Fu Jing, Hao Jie    

  1. Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology & Visual Science， Beijing 100730, China
  • Received:2021-11-27 Online:2022-06-22 Published:2022-06-22
  • Contact: Fu Jing, Email: fu_jing@126.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(82070998); Program of Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission(Z201100005520044); Program of Beijing Hospitals Authority(XMLX202103)

Abstract: Nystagmus can be divided into congenital nystagmus and acquired nystagmus according to the age of onset. Due to its multiplex clinical manifestations and the limited diagnosis and treatment strategies, nystagmus becomes one of the difficult and complicated diseases in ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment.  In recent years, video nystagmography (VNG) and digital eye tracker have been used to quantitatively evaluate the degree of nystagmus and the therapeutic effect of nystagmus. In terms of treatment, in addition to traditional surgical methods, optometry (correcting refractive errors, wearing prism), biofeedback therapy, drug (gabapentin and memantine) therapy, and perception training were also be used. (Int Rev Ophthalmol, 2022, 46: 228-235)

Key words: nystagmus, congenital nystagmus, acquired nystagmus, abnormal head position