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Pan American Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress

Video Session 1304

Eye Movements and Ocular Disorders for Diagnosis of Movement Disorders

Friday, February 13, 2026
17:00 - 18:30 | Houston Ballroom

In this session, the faculty will discuss the general approach to patients with eye movement disorders and will describe eye movements in disorders of the basal ganglia, brainstem, and cerebellum. Movement disorders that also involve retinal changes that aid diagnosis will be described. Case vignettes and videos of classic eye movement disorders will be presented for discussion.

Presenters:

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Janet Rucker, USA

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Aasef Shaikh, USA

CSPC Liaisons:

Connie Marras, Canada
Irene Litvan, USA

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Be able to complete a neuro-ophthalmic examination and recognize the use of eye movements in hypokinetic movement disorders.
  2. Recognize the approach to opsoclonus and nystagmus.

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Researcher / Basic Science

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Experienced
Expert