Memantine/gabapentin for the treatment of congenital nystagmus

@article{Corbett2007MemantinegabapentinFT,
  title={Memantine/gabapentin for the treatment of congenital nystagmus},
  author={James J. Corbett},
  journal={Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports},
  year={2007},
  volume={7},
  pages={395-396}
}
  • J. Corbett
  • Published 12 September 2007
  • Medicine
  • Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
Introduction: The problem of visual acuity degradation due to congenital idiopathic nystagmus (CIN) has largely been the province of the ophthalmologist, especially those with interest in pediatrics and ocular motility. Congenital nystagmus comes in many forms, and reports abound of the use of many medications in the treatment of individuals or small groups of patients with particular forms of nystagmus. A number of surgical and refractive procedures are used, but these modalities are not… 
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