Comet is a 2-year-old male cat that looks like he has typewriter eyes! This is a condition called nystagmus and it indicates that the vestibular nerve is inflamed. It is important to seek medical attention as these cats are really dizzy and need care. Comet is being treated for an inner ear infection and should be feeling better soon! #TheConsciousVet #vetmed #Animality #cats #nystagmus | Dr. Melissa Magnuson, The Conscious Vet

Nystagmus can be physiological (normal) or pathological (abnormal). There are several types of pathological nystagmus. The three types of pathological nystagmus clinicians should be familiar with include spontaneous, gaze-evoked, and positional. - Spontaneous Nystagmus (SN) is present without visual or vestibular provocation. - Gaze-Evoked Nystagmus (GEN) is present in specific gaze directions and occurs 30 degrees or less from head-centered gaze. - Positional Nystagmus (PN) is present in specif