They flicker really quickly and its really hard not to notice. Is this normal, and why does it happen?
2006-12-24 03:09:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
its nystagmus
maybe she should get a cat scan head done
2006-12-24 03:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It nothing serious. Many people do it, and some not even realize it. It just a Brain thing, I figure, but, it nothing to worry about. I never seen anyone that do this, have any problems, other than people making fun of them.
The link is University of Maryland Medical; go and READ about this and you can learn more about your friend.
2006-12-24 03:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nystagmus. It may be there from birth (congenital) or acquired. Nystagmus can be due to a lesion of the cerebellum (part of the brain responsible for coordination, equilibrium, etc.) or a defect in the visual pathway or the inner ear.
2006-12-24 04:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not normal but my mum knows someone with this problem. Doesnt seem to bother her so I dont think it affects the vision musc but it takes a bit of getting used to when you first notice someone has this prob. There is a proper name for it but I cant remember what it is
2006-12-24 03:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does she rub her eyes after she does it? if she does that then shes aware of it, could be an innocent natural reflex when her gaze shifts from a light area to dark, or she might have floaters. seems normal and natural but check her pupils, is one larger than the other? that could be indications of other problems.
2006-12-24 03:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a medical condition that she was born with and cant help. Don't let it bother you it's nothing that will hurt you and maybe you can help her by looking up eye disorders and see if there is any treatment that is offered for it. If it does not bother her then don't let it bother you..
2006-12-24 04:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by lisa_sonydadc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds very suspicious of nystagmus. Its an involuntary movement of they eyes. See link below for more info;
2006-12-24 03:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked with a guy who could do this incredibly quickly too.
Just another party trick i think.
2006-12-24 03:11:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see 1900, the movie. a guy playing has the same thing. it's probably some kind of default.
2006-12-24 03:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by disco ball 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a niece who,s eyes do this and its a condition called stigmatism, something they are born with.
2006-12-24 03:20:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋