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Nutritional nystagmus in infants.

T A Zak, F A D'Ambrosio

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Acquired infantile nystagmus in infants may signal a B vitamin deficiency. Prompt dietary B vitamin treatment can resolve nystagmus and improve growth and development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Ophthalmology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Infantile nystagmus can be acquired, presenting with complex symptoms beyond eye movement abnormalities.
    • Early identification of underlying causes is crucial for effective intervention in infants.

    Observation:

    • Two infants presented with acquired infantile nystagmus, peculiar facies, and significant growth and developmental delays.
    • Clinical presentation included failure to thrive and Wernicke's type nystagmus, suggesting a potential metabolic or nutritional etiology.

    Findings:

    • Diagnostic suspicion of B vitamin deficiency led to the identification of dietary deficiency and/or an enzymatic defect.
    • Dietary supplementation with B vitamins resulted in complete resolution of nystagmus in both infants.
    • Improved growth and developmental trajectories were observed following B vitamin treatment.

    Implications:

    • Pediatricians and ophthalmologists should consider B vitamin deficiency in infants with acquired nystagmus and associated developmental issues.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of B vitamin deficiency can prevent long-term neurological and developmental sequelae.
    • This highlights the critical role of nutritional assessment in pediatric ophthalmology and developmental pediatrics.

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