What treatment methods does Zhongshan ophthalmologist have for nystagmus?

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Treatment of nystagmus in Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department

Nystagmus is a common ophthalmopathy. patients' eyeballs will shake involuntarily, which will bring troubles to daily life and work. Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department is a hospital specializing in the treatment of eye diseases. For the disease of nystagmus, doctors have taken a variety of treatment methods to help patients recover.

medication

Drug therapy is a common and effective method to treat nystagmus. The doctor of Zhongshan Eye Department will choose the appropriate medicine for treatment according to the specific situation of the patient. At present, commonly used drugs mainly include sedatives, antiepileptics and muscle relaxants. These drugs can alleviate the patients' eyeball tremor by regulating nerve activity and inhibiting muscle tremor.

However, drug therapy is not applicable to all patients with nystagmus, because everyone's condition is different, and their response to drugs is also different. Some patients may have drug tolerance or side effects, and the doctor will adjust the treatment plan according to the specific situation.

Intramuscular injection therapy

For patients with severe nystagmus, Zhongshan ophthalmologists often recommend intramuscular injection. This treatment can relieve muscle tremor by injecting drugs directly into muscles.

In intramuscular injection therapy, commonly used drugs include botulinum toxin and antiepileptic drugs. Botox can inhibit muscle activity, thereby reducing nystagmus symptoms. Antiepileptic drugs can alleviate nystagmus by regulating the nervous system.

surgical treatment

Surgical treatment is the last line of defense for the treatment of nystagmus. For those patients who have not improved significantly after a period of medication and intramuscular injection, Zhongshan ophthalmologists may consider surgical treatment.

There are many ways of surgical treatment, the most common is minimally invasive surgery. This kind of surgery makes a small incision in the patient's eye, and then uses a microscope and small instruments to remove or treat the pathological tissue that causes nystagmus. After surgery, most patients' nystagmus symptoms will be significantly improved.

physicotherapeutics

In addition to drug therapy, intramuscular injection therapy and surgical treatment, doctors in Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department will also recommend physical therapy for patients. Physical therapy mainly includes massage, hot compress and acupuncture. These methods can alleviate nystagmus symptoms by improving blood circulation and muscle relaxation in the eyes.

To sum up, the treatment methods of nystagmus in Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department mainly include medication, intramuscular injection, surgery and physical therapy. Each patient's condition is different. The doctor of Zhongshan Eye Department will choose the most suitable treatment scheme according to the specific situation of the patient. Through the comprehensive application of these treatment methods, most patients can get effective relief and improvement.