Vertical jumpiness in eyes after an Aneurysm

[George__0__0]

  My father had an Aneurysm 4 months ago and His eyes jump up and down in a vertical motion because of this. My question is does this relieve itself after time or are there eye exercises that can help or some other form of treatment?     Thanks
                               George
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Dear George:
It is impossible for me to attempt a rational answer to your questions without knowing details, such as location of aneurysm, findings on scans, exact description of eye movement abnormality, etc.
My guess is that your father had a vertebral or basilar tip aneurysm clipped, and that he has suffered a small brainstem or cerebellar infarction that is causing either an upbeat or a downbeat nystagmus. Such eye movements may ar may not tend to improve spontaneously with time. Exercises are generally not beneficial.
It may be a good idea for your father to seek a neuro-ophthalmologist's opinion for precise answers to the questions you have posed. In case you live near Cleveland, he may want to see Dr. Gregory Kosmorsky at the Cleveland Clinic. Appoinmentscan be made by calling [phone].