Vertigo involves the inner ear and parts of the brain. However, it also interferes with the sensory system; the eyes observe the environment and help maintain balance. A rapid, involuntary movement of the eyes, nystagmus, can happen during a vertigo event. However, nystagmus from vertigo typically resolves when the episode ends.

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