There are several types of nystagmus, which is involuntary rhythmic eye movements. Optokinetic nystagmus occurs when watching a moving object, while jerky nystagmus alternates between slow and fast phases in different directions. Pendular nystagmus oscillations are equal in both directions. Nystagmus can also be caused by problems in the inner ear, brainstem, or cerebellum. Infantile nystagmus is seen in conditions causing early vision loss and remains horizontal in all gazes.