OKNs

What does "OKNs" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

OKNs stands for Optokinetic Nystagmus, a term used in medicine to describe a specific eye movement. This movement is usually triggered when visual objects rapidly move across a person's field of view, like when you're looking out of a moving train window. It's a combination of slow and fast eye movements, which helps to stabilize the image on the retina. This is a normal reflex and is often tested during a neurological examination.

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