When I assess ‘dizziness’ or more correctly speaking vertigo, the eyes can tell me a lot of information. It’s more than just staring deeply into your eyes ... I’m looking for ‘nystagmus’, which is a involuntary rhythmical eye movement that causes the eyes to ‘beat’ or move in certain directions. These ‘beating’ directions have meanings and alongside your history it fits into a clinical picture. The information gained can provide the likely source, location and if it is treatable through Physiotherapy or if you need a referral to a specialist.

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