Dr Ronald Chin’s Explanation And Tips On Nystagmus

Dr Ronald Chin’s Explanation And Tips On Nystagmus

Nystagmus is the uncontrollable, rapid movement of the eyes. Patients with nystagmus constantly move their eyes side to side, up and down, in a circular motion. It is common in acute vertigo.

With these patients, you need to check their cerebellar functions. To do that, first do the past pointing test to check their tonic balance. Then, check if they can perform rapid muscle movements (dysdiadochokinesia), do a dix-halpike test for BPPV, and perform an otoscopy. 

In the case of nystagmus explain vertigo, take medication, perform cawthrone- Cooksey exercises, and epley maneuvers.

Glue ear, after draining the ear drum

Glue ear, intact ear drum

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