Nystagmus refers to nystagmus, the specific cause is very complex, according to the cause can be divided into ocular nystagmus, central nystagmus, auricular nystagmus, as well as nystagmus related to other factors such as heredity.
1. Ophthalmogenic nystagmus: Ophthalmogenic nystagmus is mainly related to ocular diseases, which may be caused by congenital malformation of the eyeballs, neuromuscular dysplasia of the eye and other factors, and it may also be related to retinopathy and cataracts, etc. The cause of nystagmus is very complicated.
2. Central nystagmus: central nystagmus is usually caused by craniocerebral diseases, such as cerebral infarction and other cerebrovascular lesions, concussion caused by trauma, encephalitis caused by infection, and intracranial tumors and other diseases.
3. Otogenic nystagmus: Nystagmus may also be related to otogenic diseases, such as otitis media, Meniere’s disease, and other causes of vestibular nerve injury.
4. Others: Nystagmus can also be caused by genetic factors, as well as opioids, alcohol and other factors. In addition, some special occupations may also lead to nystagmus, such as train dispatchers, coal miners and so on.
It is recommended that patients actively seek medical treatment to avoid delays.