If you dart a look at someone or something, or if your eyes dart to them, you look at them very quickly. [literary] She darted a sly sideways glance at Bramwell. [ VERB noun + at]

What does it mean when someones eyes dart back and forth?

Nystagmus is most commonly caused by a neurological problem that is present at birth or develops in early childhood. Acquired nystagmus, which occurs later in life, can be the symptom of another condition or disease, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis or trauma.

What are darting eyes?

They move up and down, side to side, or in a circle. This is called nystagmus or dancing eyes. Its a condition where you cant control your eye movements.

Is nystagmus a serious condition?

Although it is not typically an emergency, pendular nystagmus should be assessed promptly. Depending on associated symptoms, the doctor may order tests such as a brain MRI or blood work to rule out a potentially dangerous cause such as stroke.

What is nystagmus a symptom of?

Jerk nystagmus usually results from diseases affecting the inner ear balance mechanisms or the back part of the brain (brainstem or cerebellum). Pendular nystagmus can result from brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, but can be a congenital problem as well.

Can nystagmus go away?

In most cases, acquired nystagmus goes away after the cause has been treated. In rare cases, it can be caused by a serious medical condition such as a stroke, cataracts, an inner ear disorder, or a head injury.

What triggers nystagmus?

Nystagmus is caused by a miscommunication between the eye and the brain and affects the way our brains interpret movement signals from the eye. Nystagmus is typically caused by brain injuries and is a result of brain damage. This eye condition may be referred to as “dancing eyes” because of the repetitive eye movement.