11/29/2025
Visual Vertigo.
The first snowfall of the year is always a reminder of this phenomenon. Individuals with vestibular dysfunction often rely on visual input as the primary sensory input for their balance. This is a great compensatory mechanism. However, it can lead to problems when there isn’t a significant amount of visual stimulus (like falling snow, packed store shelves, or flashing lights at a concert). This amount of visual input does not always correlate with what the other sensory systems are telling your brain about where you are at in space. This conflict of sensory input can produce feelings of dizziness.