1. What is baby nystagmus?
Baby nystagmus refers to the involuntary rapid shaking of the eyes of infants and young children, which usually occurs when the eyes follow movements. This phenomenon is medically known as \”nystagmus\” or \”visual tremor\” and is a neurological abnormality.
2. Causes of nystagmus in babies
1. Congenital factors: such as heredity, infection during fetal period, etc.
2. Neurodevelopmental abnormalities: such as cerebral palsy, brain injury, etc.
3. Influence of drugs or poisons: such as drug overdose, alcohol poisoning, etc.
4. Eye diseases: such as strabismus, amblyopia, etc.
3. How to determine whether the baby has nystagmus?
1. Observe whether there is involuntary eye shaking.
2. Observe whether there is head shaking, which may be to offset the visual disturbance caused by nystagmus.
3. Observe for vision loss or other vision-related problems.
4. Treatment methods for baby’s nystagmus
1. Treatment based on the cause: Choose the appropriate treatment method according to the cause.
2. Physical therapy: such as eye movement training, visual stimulation, etc.
3. Drug treatment: such as anti-epileptic drugs.
5. Preventive measures for baby’s nystagmus
1. Maintain good living habits and avoid excessive fatigue.
2. Prevent infection and avoid the effects of poisons and drugs on the body.
3. Conduct regular vision examinations and promptly treat problems.
6. Conclusion
Baby nystagmus is a neurological abnormality that requires timely diagnosis and treatment. Parents should pay attention to their children\’s living habits and physical health, ask questions in a timely manner and take measures. At the same time, we should also strengthen the protection of children\’s vision to prevent the occurrence of eye diseases.
