The VNG is a test of the inner ear and portions of the brain. The VNG can help your doctor understand the cause of your dizziness or balance problem. The test requires cooperation on your part to be successful. It is important that you feel well rested for the test.
What does an abnormal VNG mean?
Oculomotor tests: This VNG test is performed to examine the voluntary movements of the eyes. Abnormal results often indicate an abnormality of the cortex, brainstem, cerebellum, cranial nerves or individual eye muscle.
How will I feel after a VNG test?
VNG testing is non-invasive, and only minor discomfort is felt by the patient as a result of wearing the goggles. A patient may also experience weakness, dizziness, or nausea during a VNG test, but this generally passes after a few minutes.
Does a VNG test make you sick?
What is the VNG test?
The VNG can help your doctor understand the cause of your dizziness or balance problem. The test requires cooperation on your part to be successful. It is important that you feel well rested for the test. During the test we will place special goggles over your eyes to record your eye movements.
What is a Videonystagmography (VNG)?
Your doctor has scheduled you for a test called videonystagmography. The VNG is a test of the inner ear and portions of the brain. The VNG can help your doctor understand the cause of your dizziness or balance problem. The test requires cooperation on your part to be successful.
What is the VNG test for dizziness?
VNG Preparation. Your doctor has scheduled you for a test called videonystagmography. The VNG is a test of the inner ear and portions of the brain. The VNG can help your doctor understand the cause of your dizziness or balance problem. The test requires cooperation on your part to be successful.
How long does it take to get my VNG results?
Expect your test to take approximately 60–90 minutes. To ensure the most accurate VNG results, it is important to observe the following:
