Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, June 2013, Volume 33, Issue 2

The Challenge of Nystagmus

Nystagmus is commonly encountered in neuroophthalmic practice, but it remains a challenge to diagnose and treat. Patients with congenital and acquired forms of nystagmus often report visual symptoms, including blurred vision and oscillopsia, which can be disabling and have a significant impact on the quality of life. The Nystagmus Network, a UK-based charity run by individuals and families affected by nystagmus, has organized several meetings to highlight advances in nystagmus research. The 25 chapters of this book represent the proceedings from the 2nd International Nystagmus Research Workshop, which was held in Abingdon, UK, in September 2009. The book includes more than 40 authors, including many prominent authorities on nystagmus from Europe, the USA, and Australia.

The Challenge of Nystagmus C. Harris, I. Gottlob, and J. Sanders (Eds.), The Nystagmus Network: Cardiff, UK. 2012. 408 pages. 25 chapters. $95 ISBN: 978-0955894022 Nystagmus is commonly encountered in neuroophthalmic practice, but it remains a challenge to diagnose and treat. Patients with congenital and acquired forms of nystagmus often report visual symptoms, including blurred vision and oscillopsia, which can be disabling and have a significant impact on the quality of life. The Nystagmus Network, a UK-based charity run by individuals and families affected by nystagmus, has organized several meetings to highlight advances in nystagmus research. The 25 chapters of this book represent the proceedings from the 2nd International Nystagmus Research Workshop, which was held in Abingdon, UK, in September 2009. The book includes more than 40 authors, including many prominent authorities on nystagmus from Europe, the USA, and Australia. The book is divided into 4 sections: 1) causes, waveforms, and mechanisms; 2) clinical and genetic issues; 3) visual consequences of nystagmus; and 4) management, treatment, and trials. The individual chapters focus on various aspects of current research and practice, highlighting recent advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of nystagmus. There are more than 400 pages of text with more than 120 figures, many of which are printed in color. Each of the 25 chapters includes a comprehensive list of references. Although there are some chapters devoted to acquired forms of nystagmus, more than half of the chapters are focused on congenital forms of nystagmus. The Challenge of Nystagmus is one of only a few texts dedicated solely to the topic of nystagmus. It is a valuable resource for clinicians who care for patients with nystagmus, especially those with congenital forms of nystagmus. It is available directly from the Nystagmus Network (http://www. nystagmusnet.org/cms/). M. J. Thurtell Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa Iowa City, IA [e-mail] Books Received: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2013; 33: e7 e7 Books Received Section Editor: Michael S. Vaphiades, DO Copyright © North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.