Definition of «nystagmus»

Nystagmus is a medical term that describes an uncontrollable movement of the eyes, where they jerk or wiggle involuntarily.

They also looked at whether the babies exhibited a horizontal repetitive eye movement called nystagmus. (sciencedaily.com)
Horizontal or rotatory nystagmus also may be seen. (lowchensaustralia.com)
Vertical and positional nystagmus suggest the lesion is within the CNS and indicate the need for a thorough neurologic work - up. (lowchensaustralia.com)
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