Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Evaluating Dizziness in Patients with Scarred Orbital Content

Shlamkovitch, Nathan MD
Eviatar, Ephraim MD
Gavriel, Haim MD

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin, Israel.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin 70300, Israel. Email: [email protected]

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 96(8):p E10-E12, August 2017. | DOI: 10.1177/014556131709600803

Our objective was to assess the capability of computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) to evaluate dizziness in blind patients who lack corneoretinal potential. We performed a retrospective analysis of 2 young blind subjects with intraorbital scarring who complained of dizziness and underwent CDP. Tests were carried out at our center for balance disorders using the NeuroCom's EquiTest System version 4.0. CDP demonstrated vestibular dysfunction and revealed it to be severe. We conclude that CDP can serve as a potentially reliable tool for assessing dizziness in blind patients who have no corneoretinal potential.