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Observations on voluntary nystagmus.

A Fisher, H Davies, S Wallis

    Clinical and Experimental Neurology
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Voluntary nystagmus, once dismissed, is now studied analytically. Research suggests voluntary nystagmus and acquired pendular nystagmus share similar movement mechanisms despite frequency differences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience
    • Ocular Motor Control

    Background:

    • Voluntary nystagmus was historically considered mere ocular acrobatics.
    • Recent advancements in recording technology spurred renewed interest in ocular kinetics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze voluntary nystagmus using clinical and electro-oculographic methods.
    • To investigate the relationship between voluntary nystagmus and established ocular movement control mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical examination of 5 subjects exhibiting voluntary nystagmus.
    • Electro-oculography to record eye movements.
    • Analysis of movement frequency, amplitude, and waveform.

    Main Results:

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  • Voluntary nystagmus exhibited frequencies between 15-23 Hz and amplitudes of 2-5 degrees.
  • The waveform of voluntary nystagmus closely resembled that of acquired pendular nystagmus.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite variations in frequency, the similar waveform suggests a potential shared mechanism between voluntary and acquired pendular nystagmus.
    • This finding challenges previous dismissive views of voluntary nystagmus.