In this quick guide, you will learn how to perform the Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion (SPNT) test, which allows for comparison of oculomotor movements in neck neutral versus neck turned conditions. The…
Two additional gaze positions are now available in VisualEyes™ 525 as an option to include in your test battery. These are called the Center Body Left and Center Body Right tests. This allows clinici…
System setup Before beginning your first vHIT for VORTEQ test, open System Default Settings from the main screen and select Head Sensor from the side panel. Ensure that the connection type is set to…
The Orion Comprehensive rotary chair will provide you with license capabilities to perform static SVV tests. In addition to the static SVV, if you have an Orion Auto-Traverse rotary chair, you can pe…
Pupillometry is the measurement of pupil size and reactivity and is a key part of a routine clinical neurological examination. This quick guide will demonstrate how you can use the Pupil Diameter fun…
It can often be very difficult to diagnose posterior canal BPPV when relying on two-dimensional graphs that only show horizontal and vertical eye traces. It can also be difficult for the examiner to…
The measurement of eye movements is critical for accurate diagnosis and evaluation of treatment progression. However, the position and speed of the head can play a significant role in the diagnosis o…
If you have purchased the VORTEQ™ Assessment or Functional Assessment bundle, you will be able to perform the Gaze Stabilization Test (GST). GST is an assessment of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR)…
What is the ocular counter roll test? The ocular counter roll test is a clinical test to assess otolith function, which takes advantage of a torsional eye tracking algorithm. The test is done with vi…
What is the Active Head Rotation test? The Active Head Rotation Test is useful when you have a bilateral caloric weakness, as it can provide information on the residual function of the vestibular sys…
The Lateral Head Roll test is part of the VORTEQ™ Assessment bundle. The Lateral Head Roll test is performed to identify horizontal canal BPPV and has additional features that provide significant imp…
The Advanced Dix Hallpike test is part of the VORTEQ Assessments bundle. The Dix Hallpike test is performed to look for Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo (BPPV) in the vertical canals. The Advanced…
