Vestibular Testing: Consistency and Effects Over Time

Vestibular Testing: Consistency and Effects Over Time

The goal of this study is to test the consistency and repeatability of a portable goggle system for testing optokinetic, ocular, and reaction time. The study examines the day to day consistency, time of day and learning effects as well as any secondary motion sickness.

The goal of this study was to test the constancy and repeatability of this test by testing it in different individuals and different times of day, after a variety of tasks and after repeated performance

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 to 65
• Both Females and males
• Staff and students at all levels at the University of Miami or first-degree - relatives/significant others of those individuals.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of vestibular disorder/dysfunction
• Central processing disorder
• Impaired vision without corrective lenses (max 20/60 uncorrected)
• Moderate to severe hearing loss [>55 decibel (dB) Pure Tone Average (PTA), <50% word identification]