Nystagmus is a vision disorder involving rhythmic and uncontrolled movements of the eyes. These movements often result in reduced vision and depth perception and can affect balance and coordination of the eye. These irregular eye movements can occur from side to side, up and down, or in a circular pattern. The movement can vary between slow and fast and usually happens in both eyes. As a result, both eyes are unable to view objects. The study found that nystagmus was significantly more common among the white European population than in the Asian (Indian, Pakistani, other Asian backgrounds) populations.

Diagnosis

Nystagmus can be diagnosed by the eye professional by looking into the eye and getting for various tests. The doctor will first see your eyes and observe will first move slowly in one direction. Then they'll move quickly the other way. This disorder can be diagnosed by the following tests: