02/17/2026
What IS Nystagmus? đź‘€
It’s an involuntary eye movement - basically your eyes make small, rhythmic jerking movements you can’t control. You usually can’t even feel it happening, but as your vestibular therapist, I can see it... especially with these special goggles!
Why Does It Matter? 🤔
Nystagmus is like a secret message from your inner ear!
Your balance system and eyes are deeply connected. When something’s off in your inner ear (like BPPV, vestibular neuritis, etc.), your brain gets confused signals and your eyes respond with specific nystagmus patterns.
Why The Fancy Goggles? 🥽
These aren’t just any goggles:
~ They block out light - Removes visual fixation so I can see your TRUE eye movements
~ Infrared cameras inside - I watch your eyes in real-time on my screen and can record everything
~ Diagnostic superpowers - Different conditions create different nystagmus patterns. It’s like a fingerprint that shows me exactly what’s wrong!
You might feel disoriented or dizzy when we first put them on - totally normal! I’ll move your head into different positions. If we trigger nystagmus, you might feel spinning, but it only lasts 30-60 seconds.
Pro tip: That dizzy feeling during testing? It’s actually GOOD news - it means we’re finding the problem so we can fix it!
✨Curious to learn more or book an assessment? Send me a DM!
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