Quiver Eye Movements: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Myasthenia Gravis:
Quiver eye movements are very fast, small-twitch, "lightning-" or "jerk"-like movements of the eyes upon changing direction of gaze. They are said to occur even in the setting of profound ophthalmoplegia.
Quiver eye movements are very fast, small-twitch, "lightning-" or "jerk"-like movements of the eyes upon changing direction of gaze. They are said to occur even in the setting of profound ophthalmoplegia.
Associated Diagnoses:
23% sensitive, 95% specific