I've stolen today's word from Nick Wilford at Scattergun Scribblings. Thanks Nick!
Nystagmus
Nystagmus
- A congenital or acquired persistent, rapid, involuntary, and oscillatory movement of the eyeball, usually from side to side.
Sally’s eyes darted back and forth. A tremble rolled through her and her heart raced. She clutched the edge of the chair she sat in. Her lungs burned and she realized she was holding her breath. She let it out in with a whoosh.
“You okay?”
“Y-yeah.”
“We’re almost done. Just another minute.”
That minute lasted forever.
Doctor Matthews sat back. “It’s Nystagmus. I’m surprised it took so long to be diagnosed. From what you’ve said, it’s something you’ve dealt with most your life.”
Sally slumped back. A weight had lifted off her. Finally, she had an answer.
“You okay?”
“Y-yeah.”
“We’re almost done. Just another minute.”
That minute lasted forever.
Doctor Matthews sat back. “It’s Nystagmus. I’m surprised it took so long to be diagnosed. From what you’ve said, it’s something you’ve dealt with most your life.”
Sally slumped back. A weight had lifted off her. Finally, she had an answer.
