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Nystagmus in periventricular leucomalacia
L Jacobson1, J Ygge, O Flodmark
1Department of Ophthalmology, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 20, 1999
Summary
Nystagmus is frequently observed in children with periventricular leucomalacia (PVL), a brain lesion affecting the optic radiation. This study characterized nystagmus in children diagnosed with PVL.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Periventricular leucomalacia (PVL) is a brain lesion impacting the optic radiation in immature brains.
- Children with PVL often exhibit visual impairments such as crowding, visual field defects, strabismus, and cognitive deficits, alongside nystagmus.
- Optic nerve hypoplasia, presenting as small discs or enlarged cupping, is also common in PVL patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize and classify nystagmus in children with periventricular leucomalacia (PVL).
- To investigate the prevalence and types of nystagmus associated with PVL.
Main Methods:
- Eye movement recordings were conducted using the Ober-2 infrared reflection technique.
- The study included 19 children diagnosed with PVL, confirmed by cerebral imaging.
Main Results:
- Horizontal nystagmus was detected in 16 out of the 19 participating children.
- The findings indicate a high prevalence of nystagmus in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Nystagmus is a common clinical finding in children with periventricular leucomalacia (PVL).
- These results highlight the importance of ophthalmological assessment in children with PVL to detect and manage visual disturbances, including nystagmus.