Oculomotor Exam - Peripheral Deficits | Interpretation & Treatment Selection

The video tutorial covers the oculomotor exam, focusing on tests that suggest peripheral vestibular deficits or hypofunctions. It explains how to interpret test results, emphasizing the importance of matching results to confirm a diagnosis. Treatment approaches, primarily gaze stabilization exercises, are introduced, with a focus on VOR times one and two, and gaze shifting. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming videos that will delve deeper into these exercises and explore central deficits.

Which test result is more indicative of a peripheral vestibular deficit?

• Negative head shaking nystagmus test

• Central vestibular deficit

• Positive head thrust test

• Direction-changing nystagmus

What should be done if all tests suggest a peripheral vestibular deficit?

• Ignore the results

• Perform central vestibular exercises

• Initiate adaptation exercises

• Conduct more tests

What is the primary goal of adaptation exercises for hypofunction?

• Reduce anxiety

• Improve hearing

• Enhance gaze stabilization

• Increase muscle strength

When is gaze shifting recommended over VOR times one?

• When VOR times one is too easy

• When the patient experiences severe dizziness

• When the patient has perfect gaze stabilization

• When the patient prefers it

What is the progression of exercises from basic to advanced for gaze stabilization?

• VOR times one, gaze shifting, VOR times two

• VOR times one, VOR times two, gaze shifting

• VOR times two, VOR times one, gaze shifting

• Gaze shifting, VOR times one, VOR times two