What is congenital nystagmus?

Congenital nystagmus is characterized by involuntary, rhythmic eye movements. Most patients with congenital nystagmus present signs within the first several months of life.

How do members experience congenital nystagmus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital nystagmus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for congenital nystagmus*

Who has congenital nystagmus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 4
30s 1
40s 4
50s 4
60s 5
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 15