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Oculogyric Crises.

Marianne Solberg¹, Jeanette Koht^1,2

¹Department of Neurology, Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway.

Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (New York, N.Y.)

|October 5, 2017

Summary

Oculogyric crises are involuntary eye movements. This video demonstrates oculogyric crises caused by neuroleptic medication side effects, aiding recognition.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Ophthalmology

Background:

Oculogyric crises are characterized by involuntary, sustained upward deviation of the eyes.
These crises can stem from various underlying causes.

Observation:

The video presents a case of oculogyric crises.
The patient experienced these episodes as a side effect of neuroleptic medication.

Findings:

Neuroleptic medications can induce oculogyric crises.
The characteristic eye movements are distinctive upon observation.

Implications:

Recognizing oculogyric crises is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Understanding medication side effects is vital in clinical practice.

Keywords:

Neurology basal ganglia drug-induced dystonia dystonia oculogyric crises

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