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Vestibular (V)

IU201 - DATA-Driven Excellence: Maximizing Vestibular Results with VisualEyes 525 v3.2

Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CST
Location: Stars at Night Ballroom B1
Earn 0.05 CEUs
Instructional Level: Intermediate

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Cammy L. Bahner, AuD (she/her/hers)

    Director of Audiology
    Interacoustics U.S.
    Eden Prairie, Minnesota

    Disclosure(s): Financial - Interacoustics: Employment (Ongoing); Nonfinancial - No nonfinancial relationships to disclose

    • Presenter(s)

  • Michelle R. Petrak, PhD

    Director of Clinical Research
    Interacoustics
    Chicago, Michigan

    Disclosure(s): Financial - Interacoustics: Employment (Ongoing); Nonfinancial - Employed by Interacoustics

Abstract: This course empowers professionals to unlock the full potential of VisualEyes 525, leveraging the powerful new capabilities introduced in software version 3.2. Participants will explore advanced oculomotor tools, cervical oculomotor tests, functional vision head impulse test (fvHIT), and other features that maximize measurable outcomes for your balance patients.

Summary: Balance-related disorders are a growing concern, with millions of patients seeking medical care each year. Vertigo and dizziness affect nearly 40% of adults over 40 and up to 70% of those aged 65 and older. The Administration on Aging estimates that more than 39 million Americans over 65 experience dizziness, underscoring the urgent need for effective evaluation and treatment strategies.

As demand increases, new technologies are transforming how clinicians assess and manage vestibular disorders across both pediatric and adult populations. While videonystagmography (VNG) has long been considered the gold standard for diagnosing imbalance and dizziness, additional tools are essential to ensure comprehensive evaluation of the vestibular system and to support individualized rehabilitation planning.

This course introduces innovative clinical assessments, such as functional vision head impulse test (fvHIT), cervical gaze test, smooth pursuit neck torsion, and self-paced saccades, that expand diagnostic and functional insights. From initial diagnosis to rehabilitation planning, participants will gain practical strategies for delivering a more holistic and enriched approach to patients with balance and dizziness disorders.

Brief Summary of Clinical Takeaways: The clinical takeaway for this session is an understanding of advanced applications within VNG that enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize patient outcomes in balance assessment. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate cervical oculomotor testing and the functional vision head impulse test (fvHIT) into their clinical practice.

Assumptions: Attendees should have knowledge in basic vestibular evaluations and should know the fundamentals of VNG.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the functional vision head impulse test (fvHIT) and its usefulness in clinical practice.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to apply emerging vestibular tests to enhance evaluation and functional assessment of patients with dizziness and imbalance.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate how to integrate both diagnostic findings and functional assessments, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care.