Diseases
Nystagmus, Congenital
Synonym(s) - Congenital Nystagmus
Definition: Nystagmus present at birth or caused by lesions sustained in utero or at the time of birth. It is usually pendular, and is associated with ALBINISM and conditions characterized by early loss of central vision. Inheritance patterns may be X-linked, autosomal dominant, or recessive. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p275)
Broader term(s)
- Nervous System Diseases
- Cranial Nerve Diseases
- Ocular Motility Disorders
- Nystagmus, Pathologic
- Nystagmus, Congenital