What are the Causes of Jumpy Vision and Its Symptoms to Look for?

What are the Causes of Jumpy Vision and Its Symptoms to Look for?









Shaky Vision

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  Shaky vision is medically termed as nystagmus or the uncontrolled eyeball movement. This involuntary movement can happen on a horizontal or lateral direction, or on a circular way. Vertical nystagmus or the up and down motion of the eyeballs can also occur at times.
  
  


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  This condition can arise during the early stage of life and termed as congenital nystagmus. However, this can be obtained at any age in life, which is medically known as acquired nystagmus. This disorder can affect one or both eyes, depending on the root cause.
  
  
  


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  The cure for nystagmus or shaky vision depends on its type. Though this is known to have no cure, there are ways by which vision can be enhanced. If this has been due to alcohol or drug side effects, then discontinuing the use of such can help. The use of corrective lenses such as contact lens and eye glasses can improve the ability to see.
  
  

Reasons for Jumpy Vision

There are different types of jumpy vision. Thus, there are also varying causes of these.

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  Congenital nystagmus can be associated with certain conditions like albinism, glaucoma and cataract.
  
  
  Down’s syndrome and retinal problems can also be a reason for childhood nystagmus. More often than not, those who have this eye problem may not manifest other conditions or bodily symptoms. For this reason, it is termed as congenital idiopathic nystagmus. Meaning, the cause is unknown.
  
  


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  Acquired nystagmus, on the other hand, has specific causes arising from other medical problems like Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, brain tumor and cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Other reasons why acquired jumpy vision occurs include effects of certain medications, alcohol intoxication, head injury and stroke.
  
  


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  Horizontal and vertical shaky vision can be due to either congenital or acquired reasons.
  
  

What are the Symptoms of Jumpy Vision

Because jumpy vision arises from eyeballs that cannot keep still, those who have this condition suffer from other eye symptoms, including the following:

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  Poor extent of perception
  
  


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  Decreased vision
  
  


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  Oscillopsia or double vision
  
  

Furthermore, jumpy vision can be accompanied by other symptoms like:

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  Numbness
  
  


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  Poor coordination
  
  


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  Poor hearing abilities
  
  


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  Balance problems
  
  


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  Dizziness
  
  

When this occurs due to congenital conditions, the eyes and vision as well as the head are affected. An individual can suffer from the following symptoms:

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  If the cause is due to albinism, there is obvious pigment or melanin loss in the skin.
  
  


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  Underdeveloped optic nerve
  
  


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  Constant nodding of head
  
  


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  Cataracts
  
  


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  No iris