Question

A four-month-old baby is experiencing frequent left and right eye movements, diagnosed as nystagmus by the county hospital. How should it be treated?

Answer

Nystagmus is a rhythmic eye movement that is not under voluntary control, and it can be categorized into insufficient perception type, insufficient movement type, and crypto-nystagmus. It is recommended to undergo the following examinations: Frenzel lens examination, direct observation, and nystagmus examination. For treatment, consider taking Chinese medicine that tonifies the liver and kidneys, promotes blood circulation, and removes blockages. Standard refraction should be performed, and if necessary, accommodative strabismus refraction to correct refractive errors. In severe cases, surgical treatment may be considered.