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Nystagmus, Physiologic  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Involuntary rhythmical movements of the eyes in the normal person. These can be naturally occurring as in end-position (end-point, end-stage, or deviational) nystagmus or induced by the optokinetic drum (NYSTAGMUS, OPTOKINETIC), caloric test, or a rotating chair.

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  • Nystagmus, Physiological
  • Physiologic Nystagmus

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