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Nystagmus - cure
My 16 yr old son has Nystagmus since he was 5 or 6 yrs old. I want to know if there is any cure for this condition. Can it worsen with time.
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there is no established medical or surgical treatment of nystagmus. only natural spontaneous partial recovery is possible.
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Treatment of nystagmus depends on type of nystagmus and it's associated problems like squint etc
It is very difficult to comment without examining him
Kindly share photos of his eye so that I may guide you better
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Nystagmus always improves over time.. may not disappear completely but will reduce considerably by the time the child is an adult. Vision will continue to improve as the nystagmus reduces enabling the child to focus better. Maskatieyeclinic Opposite Charni road station east, Mumbai
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