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Myoclonic ocular jerks.

J B Selhorst, A L Ochs, R G Selbst

    Annals of Neurology
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Familial ocular myoclonus, characterized by involuntary eye jerks, can be effectively treated. Clonazepam medication significantly reduced symptoms in a patient with this rare neurological condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Myoclonic jerks can affect various body parts, including the eyes.
    • Familial traits for neurological conditions are increasingly recognized.
    • Ocular myoclonus presents as involuntary, rapid eye movements disrupting fixation.