After-Nystagmus

The Effects of Alcohol in the Nervous System

More than two drinks per day causes toxicity to most organs, including the central nervous system, according to "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine." Some people who drink alcohol may experience stimulation initially. However, with...

About Nystagmus

Nystagmus is a condition affecting the eyes. According to American Nystagmus Network, nystagmus is characterized by uncontrollable quick movements of the eye. This problem can limit eyesight and can involve one or both eyes. "Understanding...

Nystagmus in Infants

Nystagmus is a condition characterized by rapid, involuntary movements of the eyes, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. These movements may be vertical, horizontal or rotary, and may affect one or both eyes. Nystagmus...

Nystagmus Causes

Nystagmus is the rapid, involuntary movement of the eyes in back-and-forth movements, up-and-down movements or rotary directions. The movements can be pendulum-like or jerky in fashion and can happen simultaneously in both eyes or in just a...

Lung Cancer Paraneoplastic Symptoms

Cancer of the lung kills more people than any other type of cancer, and has been known to kill more people than prostate/colon/breast cancer combined. Although smoking cigarettes is a risk factor, many non-smokers have this deadly condition. Lung...