In simple words: Dissociated nystagmus is a condition where your eyes make involuntary, jerky movements, and each eye moves differently from the other. Instead of moving together smoothly, they might move in different directions or at different speeds.

Dissociated nystagmus is a condition characterized by uncoordinated eye movements, where the eyes move independently of each other, rather than together. This can manifest as different directions, amplitudes, or frequencies of movement in each eye.

Example 1: A patient presents with complaints of blurry vision and difficulty focusing. Upon examination, the ophthalmologist observes dissociated nystagmus, with the right eye exhibiting horizontal oscillations and the left eye showing minimal movement. Further investigation reveals a history of multiple sclerosis, which is identified as the underlying cause of the nystagmus., An infant is brought to the pediatrician for a routine check-up. During the examination, the pediatrician notices that the infant's eyes are moving independently, with one eye moving more rapidly than the other. This is diagnosed as congenital dissociated nystagmus., Following a head injury, a patient experiences double vision and involuntary eye movements.An ophthalmological examination reveals dissociated nystagmus, likely caused by damage to the neural pathways controlling eye movement.

Documentation should include a detailed description of the nystagmus, including the direction, amplitude, and frequency of eye movements in each eye. Any associated symptoms, such as blurred vision, dizziness, or oscillopsia, should be noted. Diagnostic testing results, such as MRI or CT scans, should be included if performed. The underlying cause of the nystagmus, if known, should also be documented.