Despite the challenges posed by this constant motion in their visual field, individuals with congenital nystagmus often develop adaptive mechanisms that allow them to effectively navigate their surroundings and perform daily tasks. One of the key factors in this adaptation is the brain’s ability to undergo neural rewiring.
Neural rewiring, or neuroplasticity, refers to the brain’s capacity to reorganize its neural pathways in response to new experiences or changes in the environment. In the case of congenital nystagmus, the brain may adapt by relying more heavily on other sensory information, such as touch or hearing, to compensate for the visual impairment caused by the eye movements. Additionally, the brain may learn to interpret the visual input it receives more effectively, making use of the information that is available despite the movement.