doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2017.06.012.
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Lithium-induced downbeat nystagmus
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Lithium-induced downbeat nystagmus
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Abstract
We report the case of a 76-year old lady under lithium carbonate for a bipolar disorder who presented with a suspected optic neuritis. A typical lithium-induced downbeat nystagmus was observed. Discontinuation of lithium therapy resulted in frank improvement in visual acuity and disappearance of the nystagmus.
Keywords: Downbeat nystagmus; Lithium; Optic neuritis.
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