Differentiating Vestibular Disorders and Central Causes through Nystagmus and Eye Alignment Examinations

This chapter delves into the diverse forms of nystagmus like jerk and pendular nystagmus in vestibular disorders, highlighting how observing nystagmus in various gaze directions aids in distinguishing between peripheral and central origins of the condition. It also explores the significance of the test of skew and the 'plus' component in HINTS to identify central causes and acute onset hearing loss as a crucial localizing symptom.