Oculomotor Exam - Central Deficits | Interpretation & Treatment Selection

The video tutorial discusses the interpretation of ocular motor exam results, focusing on tests indicative of central vestibular deficits. It explains the significance of abnormal test results, such as smooth pursuit and saccadic eye movement, and outlines treatment approaches like habituation and gaze stabilization exercises. The Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA) test is introduced to assess gaze stabilization, with normal and abnormal results guiding treatment. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming content on habituation exercises.

Which of the following test results is indicative of a central vestibular deficit?

• Positive head thrust test

• Direction-fixed nystagmus

• Normal VOR cancellation

• Abnormal smooth pursuit

What is the primary treatment approach for central vestibular deficits?

• Surgical intervention

• Habituation exercises

• Medication

• Adaptation exercises

What does an abnormal result in the dynamic visual acuity test (DVA) suggest?

• Peripheral vestibular deficit

• No vestibular issues

• Impaired gaze stabilization

• Normal gaze stabilization

Which exercise is typically given first to promote gaze stabilization?

• VOR times two

• Saccadic eye movement

• Gaze shifting

• VOR times one

What will the next videos in the series focus on?

• Surgical techniques

• Habituation exercises

• Advanced VOR exercises

• Pharmacological treatments