Nystagmus Horizontal-Rotatory

Horizontal-rotatory nystagmus is an involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes in which the eyes make rapid movements in the horizontal plane, alternating with slow movements in the opposite direction.

With horizontal rotatory nystagmus, the fast phase is a rotatory movement of the eye around the vertical axis. Slow phase - movement of the eye in the opposite direction to return to its original position.

This type of nystagmus is most often observed with lesions of the cerebellum and brain stem. The reasons may be different - stroke, tumor, injury, impaired blood supply to the cerebellum.

Diagnosis of horizontal rotatory nystagmus is carried out using ophthalmoscopy and videonystagmography. Treatment depends on the cause of this type of nystagmus. Drug therapy, physical therapy, and in some cases surgical intervention may be prescribed.

Horizontal-rotatory nystagmus is an involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes, in which they move quickly in the horizontal plane, followed by a slow return to their original position.

With this type of nystagmus, horizontal eye movement is observed, occurring in a circle or ellipse. The fast phase of movement occurs in one direction, and the slow phase in the opposite direction.

Horizontal rotatory nystagmus most often occurs when the structures of the vestibular apparatus located in the inner ear are damaged. It can be caused by acute or chronic vestibular syndrome, and can also be observed with cerebellar tumors. This type of nystagmus is characteristic of peripheral vestibular disorders.

Treatment of horizontal rotator nystagmus is aimed at eliminating the cause of its occurrence. Drug therapy, physiotherapy, and in some cases surgical intervention are used. If a complete cure is not possible, training is carried out to compensate for the disorders and improve the patient’s quality of life.