Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome Symptom Guide

Opsoclonus

Opsoclonus, one of the core symptoms of opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome, is a condition that causes uncontrolled eye movements. The eye movements are repeated, rapid, and random. They may involve movements in diagonal, vertical, and horizontal directions. There's also a vision condition called nystagmus, in which an individual's eyes make uncontrolled and repetitive movements. The movements can reduce a patient's vision and decrease their depth perception. In addition, coordination and balance may be affected due to the involuntary visual input. When this is combined with ataxia, it leads to serious trouble functioning in day-to-day life. Nystagmus tends to be a sign there's another underlying medical issue. Sometimes contact lenses and eyeglasses can improve a patient's vision, but they won't cure nystagmus.

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