Staring gaze

What it means

An abnormality in which the eyes are held permanently wide open.

This is a neurological anomaly that can be observed in Parkinson and certain other diseases.

Rare diseases that can present with this8

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Episodes of staring · Staring episodes · Staring eyes