Nystagmus EXPLAINED 👀 | Visualizing & Interpretation

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive understanding of nystagmus, focusing on its components: linear, torsional, and duration. It explains how to interpret these components using animations and real-life examples. The tutorial covers vertical and horizontal nystagmus, including geotropic and a geotropic types, and emphasizes the importance of the fast beat in interpretation. It also discusses the use of special tests like the Dicks hallpike maneuver and horizontal roll test in diagnosing BPPV.

In what way does the duration of nystagmus help in differentiating the nature of displaced otoliths?

What is the importance of understanding the fast and slow beats in nystagmus?

What landmarks are used to determine the orientation of the eyes?

How does the position of the patient's head affect the interpretation of nystagmus?