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A “Clinical Observations” column of VeDA’s member newsletter, “On the Level.” Discusses visual preference developed resulting from vestibular dysfunction, and provides suggestions for treating it.

Cataract surgery can cause a dramatic change in the way a person visually experiences their world, and most of the time the effect is positive. However, if the brain is used to seeing the world from a certain perspective, and that perspective has suddenly been shifted, the disruption in the visual system can in turn cause sensory incoherence with the visual-vestibular connection.

Vestibular paroxysmia is an episodic vestibular disorder which usually presents with a high frequency of attacks. This disorder was first described by Jannetta in 1975 as “disabling positional vertigo.” It is also known as microvascular

So, you’ve been diagnosed with “General Vestibulopathy.” Is it a meaningful or a worthless diagnosis? What does it mean and what do you do from here?
I recently saw WM, an established patient of mine who was doing quite well, for an annual follow up visit. Thinking back on her story reminded me of the importance of receiving a correct diagnosed when you have an inner ear problem.

Dizziness can be caused by a dysfunction in the peripheral vestibular system (the labyrinth of the inner ear, and the pathways/nerves connecting to the brainstem) or the central vestibular system (the brain and brainstem). This article provides an overview of how to differentiate peripheral from central vestibular disorders.

VeDA partners with the Journal of Vestibular Research and Barany Society to keep you up-to-date on the latest research in vestibular medicine.

Have you ever wondered if vestibular disorders and their symptoms are influenced by the environment? Recent work has demonstrated that the symptoms of common vestibular disorders may be linked with certain environmental factors, such as atmospheric pressure changes and allergies.

Now that you have some understanding of vestibular disorders you can begin to apply that knowledge to your own condition. Use VeDA’s Patient Tracking Tools to collect information about your unique healthcare history. This will be tremendously helpful to you and your doctor as you uncover the mystery of your vestibular diagnosis.

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the key to finding effective treatment and getting on the road to recovery. But where do you start? Learn more about the various specialists who diagnose vestibular disorders, and find a qualified healthcare provider in your area.

Concussion recovery may be complicated by vestibular involvement. Vestibular rehabilitation can help.

בתחילת ינואר 2015 הסתכלתי מחדש באתר כאן ומצאתי מאמרים חדשים שהסבירו את כל הסימפטומים שאני עוברת ומצאתי בכך נחמה  וכח.  החלטתי שהגיע הזמן לבנות אתר בעברית ברצוני להודות לארגון וודא ולד"ר טימותי היין שנתנו לי רשות

WHAT IS CENTRAL NEUROTOXIC VESTIBULOPATHY? Central neurotoxic vestibulopathy is a poisoning of certain cells called neurons that help control balance by receiving and processing information from the inner ear vestibular sense organs (the semicircular canals,