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  • Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

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  • Nystagmus assessment is vital for diagnosing neurologic disorders.
  • Neuro-otology and neuro-ophthalmology literature on nystagmus is rapidly expanding.
  • Regular updates on nystagmus diagnosis and treatment are essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent clinical and basic research on nystagmus relevant to neurologists.
  • To cover studies published between January 2016 and August 2017.
  • To provide an update on diagnostic and therapeutic relevance of nystagmus research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical and basic research studies.
  • Focus on publications from January 2016 to August 2017.
  • Inclusion of studies relevant for neurologists.

Main Results:

  • Key themes include vestibular, positional, and optokinetic nystagmus.
  • Studies cover mechanisms, differential diagnoses, and treatments for various nystagmus types.
  • Nystagmus in cerebellar disorders and specific types like downbeat nystagmus are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Structured nystagmus description (direction, triggers, duration) is clinically important.
  • Differential diagnosis of downbeat nystagmus includes intoxication, neurodegeneration, and cerebrovascular causes.
  • Distinguishing benign peripheral from dangerous central causes of positional nystagmus is critical.