It is relatively simple to track horizontal and vertical eye movements using videonystagmography (VNG) because they can be directly deduced from the position of the pupil. However, torsional movement…
Aided speech testing is a highly valuable method of hearing aid validation, offering powerful utility for establishing aided benefit, and can be used across a wide range of age groups with many diffe…
Following the last IFOS congress in Paris 2017, the long-awaited IFOS congress in Dubai 2023 is just around the corner, January 17-21 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The theme for IFOS 2023 is “Connecti…
This video will take you through the procedure of how to obtain an electrically evoked stapedius reflex threshold (eSRT) and its clinical applications. You can read the full transcript below. Introdu…
In this video, Dr. Barin explores the optimal way to perform gaze, spontaneous nystagmus, and static position tests. He then moves on to identify different types of nystagmus and their clinical signi…
For many years, we have used the term ‘vestibular function testing’ with the implication that we are testing the entire vestibular system. In fact, most of our tests, such as the caloric test, vHIT…
What is the subjective visual vertical (SVV) test? The subjective visual vertical (SVV) test is a method to test an individual's perception of verticality. In the SVV test, the patient's task is to a…
In this video, you will review torsional eye movements, and their peripheral and central pathways. You will learn about the use of torsional eye movements for the evaluation ofthe vertical semicircul…
In this short video, Dennis Mistry, BSc (Hons) Audiology, takes you through the steps involved when verifying a hearing aid with a coupler and the Affinity Compact. You can read the full transcript b…
This video provides a description of how the Saccade test is performed and a short summary of results interpretation. You can read the full transcript below. What is the saccade test? Our next test m…
In this quick guide, you’ll learn how to use the Probe Placement Indicator in the Affinity Compact software. The importance and challenges of probe tube placement Probe tube placement is critical whe…
The Affinity Suite has pre-defined protocols. Most of these protocols can easily be copied, modified or created from new. These modifications can be either permanent or temporary. Working with protoc…
