The vestibular system is responsible for balance and coordination. It is located in the brain and inner ear. The vestibular and visual systems are neurologically interconnected. Symptoms of a vestibular disorder include:
- Problems with vision and hearing
- Headaches
- Feeling of fullness in the ears
- Vertigo, dizziness
- General imbalance
- Feeling of being “seasick”
- Motion sickness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Changes in mood
- Difficulty with thinking
Some of this information was produced by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, which board certifies qualified optometric physicians in vision therapy. www.covd.org.