Vergence and Standing Balance in Subjects with Idiopathic Bilateral Loss of Vestibular Function.

There is a natural symbiosis between vergence and vestibular responses. Deficits in vergence can lead to vertigo, disequilibrium, and postural instability. This study examines both vergence eye movements in patients with idiopathic bilateral vestibular loss, and their standing balance in relation to...

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Main Authors: Zoï Kapoula, Chrystal Gaertner, Qing Yang, Pierre Denise, Michel Toupet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3688965?pdf=render