opticokinetic nystagmus

opticokinetic nystagmus
optokinetic nystagmus the normal nystagmus occurring when looking at objects passing across the field of vision, as in viewing from a moving railroad car or automobile. It can be induced for testing purposes to check ocular and vestibular functioning.

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