Vestibular nystagmus is defined as a type of nystagmus resulting from altered input from the vestibular nuclei to the horizontal gaze centers, characterized by a slow phase controlled by the vestibular …

This paper presents a classification and definitions for types of nystagmus and other oscillatory eye movements relevant to evaluation of patients with vestibular and neurological disorders, formulated …

The presence and nature of nystagmus helps identify vestibular disorders as well as distinguish central from peripheral vertigo. Vestibular (peripheral) nystagmus has a slow component caused by the …

In some conditions, your brain and vestibular system compensate for the damage, and nystagmus goes away or decreases over time. Certain types of congenital nystagmus may disappear later in life.

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Because of the disruption of the vestibular input into the neural integrator that routes the signal to the contralateral paramedian pontine reticular formation (PPRF), the resulting nystagmus has slow …

Physiological vestibular nystagmus is a normal and expected type of nystagmus that is part of the vestibulo-ocular reflex. The receptors of the vestibulo-ocular reflex pathway, are the hair cells inside …

An overview of nystagmus, its treatment, and the vestibular physiology relevant to nystagmus and vertigo is presented here. The approach to vertigo is discussed separately.

The examination of nystagmus is of paramount importance for the diagnosis of vestibular disorders. Careful evaluation of nystagmus not only aids in localizing the site of the vestibular dysfunction but …

The HINTS exam is a cluster of three bedside clinical tests that aim to assess individuals presenting with acute-onset dizziness, vertigo, nystagmus, head motion intolerance, and nausea/vomiting, also …