Fatal Steuben crash: Driver did pass some sobriety tests Oct 5, 2008
Test failed: Razzano, however, failed a horizontal gaze nystagmus test in which an officer judges whether a person is intoxicated by measuring how a motorist s eyes jerk as they follow a finger or pen from side to side. Breath tests positive for alcohol: A portable alkasensor device detected the presence of alcohol on Razzano s breath, although that actual BAC readout is not admissible in court. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Teacher, coach arrested for marijuana possession Sep 24, 2008
He agreed to a sobriety test and while doing a sobriety test he performed the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. During the test he showed the presence of abnormality, Risner said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Four drink for an hour to show impairment effects Aug 9, 2008
08, there is impairment," Schultz said. Judges were given "clues" to look for in tests like the walking turn test, where a subject is made to walk a straight line heel-to-toe, the one-leg stand, and, most notably, the horizontal and vertical gaze nystagmus tests, in which intoxication is evident from the involuntary jerking of the eye. By 4 p.m., regardless of whether or not the four volunteers driving were impaired, their behavior and judgment was. Raucous laughter and jokes ranging from the... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Charity benefits sisters with Cerebral Palsy Aug 2, 2008
Audrey has Cerebral Palsy and congenital motor nystagmus ... Zubrenic then made an appointment at Riley s Children s Hospital in Indianapolis where we found out Audrey has nystagmus. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Head Positional Maneuvers Endorsed for Benign Vertigo May 28, 2008
Personalize Your Medical News. Wednesday, May 28, 2008. (MedPage Today)
2 cops who let Price go face scrutiny May 13, 2008
According to the Causeway Police Department operations manual, motorists who appear to be drunk must submit to a field sobriety test, such as the walk-and-turn test, the one-leg-stand test or the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, which involves the motorist following an object with only his eyes. Those who fail these tests are taken to the nearest toll plaza and asked to take a breath-alcohol test on the agency's Intoxilyzer 5000. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Female Wrestler Holding Her Own Mar 2, 2008
It's called nystagmus and it's characterized by an involuntary movement of the eyes; those afflicted sometimes call it wobbly eyes. The effects vary, but people with nystagmus have poor vision, ranging from a mild impairment to profound loss and legal blindness. (FOX61, CT)
The cop answers questions Feb 13, 2008
There are over a dozen such tests which have been used to varying degrees, the more common among them being one-leg-stand, walk-and-turn, nystagmus (following an object like a pen or finger from side-to-side with your eyes), the Rhomberg test (also called modified position of attention ), hand-pat, finger-to-nose, fingers-to-thumb and alphabet recitation. If the driver has a mullet, additional tests may include reciting the words to Free Bird. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Test drinkers give officers taste of DUI training Dec 31, 2007
The three Standardized Field Sobriety Tests are the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn, and the one-leg stand. Officers look for multiple faults over the three tests. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
State Police Academy Week Three Nov 13, 2007
Nystagmus, or involuntary shaking of the eyes due to alcohol, as well as the walk and turn and one leg stand tests. Each test has a series of clues that could detect a drunk driver. (FOX23 News, NY)
Balinese Cats Nov 10, 2007
The only recognized health concern for the Balinese is occasional crossed eyes or a twitching called nystagmus, but these things aren t detrimental to their health. The Balinese coat is easy to care for, simply requiring a little brushing. (Suite101.com)
I want to know Oct 19, 2007
First, the officer will perform the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, or HGN. ... This is also known as jerk nystagmus. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A Taste for the Job: Cadets receive specialized training Jun 6, 2007
Barnhill said students were taught to administer and interpret the results of field sobriety tests, starting with the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, then the "walk and turn" and, finally, the "one leg stand." Workshops were conducted Monday and Tuesday with a portion of the cadets drinking alcohol so they could act as test subjects for other members of the class. Those who served as guinea pigs on Monday got their opportunity to administer the test to their classmates the following day. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Taking one for the team May 27, 2007
Others aced the step test and the leg lift, only to fail when given the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. The eye normally rolls like a marble as it follows an object across the plane of vision, Anderle said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Babies' vision, changing eye color May 9, 2007
If the child is uninterested in faces or age-appropriate toys, or if the eyes rove around or jiggle (nystagmus), poor vision should be suspected. Other signs to watch for are tilting the head and squinting. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis Apr 30, 2007
Symptoms of ocular MG are very similar to those seen in a disorder that is often confused with ocular MG. Common symptoms include diplopia (double vision), ptosis (drooping eyelids), light sensitivity, weakness of lid closure, nystagmus (constant involuntary movements of the eyeball in any direction) visual disturbances, and eyelid retraction, which causes an incomplete eye closure. Disease Course. (Suite101.com)
Man accused of running over teen who left car Mar 28, 2007
He also allegedly slurred his speech, admitted to the arresting deputy that he had consumed multiple alcoholic beverages and failed a horizontal gaze nystagmus test, as well as a one-leg stand field sobriety test. Perkinson had previous violations of driving under the influence of alcohol on May 12, 2004, in Madison County and July 13, 2005, in Jersey County, authorities said. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
Weight-Loss Surgery Caution: Take Your Vitamins Mar 14, 2007
Wernicke encephalopathy can include vomiting, confusion, lack of coordination and visual changes such as nystagmus, an involuntary eye movement that can limit vision. Doctors who perform weight-loss surgeries have known for years about this post-op complication, said study author Dr. Sonal Singh, an instructor in internal medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, N.C.. (MEDLINEplus)
CorrectVision Laser Institute Feb 27, 2007
ONLINE FEATURES SITE SERVICES. Tuesday, Feb 27, 2007 Lasik & Eye Care. (Miami.com, FL -- Health)
What causes dizziness? Jan 24, 2007
When a sudden abnormality in the balance of the signals occurs, the result is a pattern of eye movements referred to as nystagmus ... When the head is turned in certain directions, the particles shift, triggering nystagmus and thus the symptom of vertigo. (Scientific American)
