Nystagmus is an eye condition whereby the eyes move involuntarily and beyond control. Also, known by the name of dancing eyes, eyes can show movement  as

• Horizontal nystagmus:side to side
• Vertical nystagmus:up and down
• Rotary nystagmus: rotary

This movement of eyes can be present in one or both eyes and can range from slow to fast.

A person suffering from this condition tends to feel better when he tilts or turns his head in certain positions.

This helps him see better as at certain angles the uncontrollable movement is reduced.

Nystagmus may also make it difficult for a person to adjust socially as either he may be chastised for his shaky eyes or he may himself feel conscious.

Apart from affecting the physical appearance, in time a person may also develop mental and emotional breakdown.

Various conventional treatments such as lenses, surgery, or head movements though can provide relief but only for a short duration.

Holistic treatments such as homeopathy  considers a patient’s overall state before prescribing remedies such that he feels an overall well-being.

Symptoms of Nystagmus

A part of the brain and inner ear controls  the movement of eyes. If this balance gets disturbed , one gets the symptoms of nystagmus.

Any stress and tiredness can also worsen the symptoms.

Some common accompanying symptoms of nystagmus include

• Sensitivity to light
• Dizziness
• Difficulty seeing in dark
• eyes shake in certain directions
• May have to tilt and turn head to see clearly

Two types of Nystagmus

Congenital Nystagmus

Present a birth  , congenital nystagmus appears between six to 3 months of age. The condition is mild and usually doesn’t worsen.

As it may seem through the side to side, up and down, or rotary movement of eyes the children having this condition don’t see things shaky.

Infact, they are not even aware of their eye movements. But they see things blurry.

This type of nystagmus occurs usually in both eyes. Also this can come of as inheritance

Acquired Nystagmus

Usually happens later in life. Such adults see things in motion

Some medications may cause this condition where they may affect the functioning of the part of the inner ear that controls eye movement

So, the possibilities that can cause acquired nystagmus later in life include

• Drug or alcohol overuse may cause this condition
• Head injuries
• Inner ear infection
• Stroke
• Deficiency of vitamin 12
• Multiple sclerosis
• Brain tumors

Cause of Nystagmus

A part of the brain and inner ear together function to regulate eye movements. When this does not function properly,  we see rapid and uncontrollable eye movements known as nystagmus.

Conditions that can result in nystagmus include

• Family history
• Cataract
• Albinism
• Anti-seizure medication
• Thiamine deficiencies

Consult a qualified homeopath as sometimes your case of nystagmus may vary from the factors listed above.

Possible conventional treatments for nystagmus

There are a variety of conventional treatments

• If it occurs as a result of drug or alcohol overuse, it subsides on its own in sometime when you stop their consumption.
• Holding your head in certain directions help provide relief from uneasy eye movements
• In certain cases eye surgery is also recommended

Medical and surgical procedures make use of  botox, botulinum toxin on the ocular muscles but the effects last only for a limited duration.

Treatments listed above only provide a short term relief. Homeopathic remedies on the other hand may take time but work through the root cause for permanent relief.

Management techniques for Nystagmus condition

Through these don’t offer a complete cure  but these things help mange nystagmus

• Glasses, contact lenses, low vision aids
• Surgery
• Drugs
• Biofeedback

While prescribing remedies homeopath makes the analysis of attending complaints of blurred vision, light sensitivity, dizziness, and  balance problems.

This allows him to do symptom similarity and prescribe the right remedies for maximum effectiveness.

If you still have any doubt or concerns, please feel free to drop me a message at info@homeopathyconf.com.au and I will get back to you soon.

Note: Do not self-medicate any of the remedies listed above . Consult a qualified homeopath.