Treatment of Nystagmus and Other Ocular Oscillations
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Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Name the principal neurotransmitters thought to be important for eye movement control. 2. Cite side effects of medications commonly used to treat nystagmus, including gabapentin, baclofen and clonazepam, and types of nystagmus they have been shown to benefit. 3. Identify three nystagmus-causing conditions for which disease-specific therapy is available. 4. Explain the uses and limitations of prisms and optical image stabilization systems in the treatment of nystagmus. 5. Describe the benefits and risks of botulinum toxin injections and eye muscle surgery in patients with congenital and acquired nystagmus.
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