I live with vestibular migraine, a condition that affects balance, sensory processing, and the nervous system in ways that are difficult to explain and even harder to live with. My symptoms began during pregnancy in 2018 and were initially dismissed as hormonal shifts, allergies, or sinus issues. It wasn’t until 2023 that I received an official diagnosis. By that time, I had already spent years trying to function while silently unraveling. Even now, many people don’t realize that for thos...| Vestibular Disorders Association
To maintain balance and move around our world, we need to combine information from our eyes, body position (how we feel through our muscles and joints), and inner ear balance system. For people who have balance problems, recognizing the important role of vision is key. This knowledge can help them get the specific vision therapy they need.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Patients with cerebellar ataxia Patients typically report oscillopsia, imbalance, and unsteadiness that worsens with downgaze, head movement, or walking. Certain medications can help.| Vestibular Disorders Association
In this "Ask Fiona" column, VeDA's mascot talks about good sleep hygiene, including creating a calming environment, winding down before bed, and tools that may help.| Vestibular Disorders Association
This is a frequently asked question. The answer: it depends. There are many factors that can affect how long you need to continue with vestibular rehab exercises. Check out this post for some tips.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Many people with dizziness or balance problems are given exercises to help stabilize their vision while moving their head. However, it can be hard for patients to know if those exercises are helping. This study measured how well people could see clearly during head movements (called dynamic visual acuity, or DVA) when looking at objects up close versus far away, which may support self-assessment of DVA.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Rachel's vestibular symptoms made it painful for her to watch movies in a theater. Then she discovered tools for the visually impaired, which allowed her to enjoy "Beetlejuice" with her niece.| Vestibular Disorders Association
VeDA announces their 2025 Champions of Vestibular Medicine, medical professionals who have had significant impact on the field of vestibular medicine. This year's awards recognize two people for their lifetime contributions to vestibular medicine and three young investigators.| Vestibular Disorders Association
VeDA hosted its annual Poetry-for-Balance Contest in April 2025 in honor of National Poetry Month. Poetry can be a powerful way for those living with a chronic vestibular disorder to express their invisible and often misunderstood experiences through metaphor, rhythm, and emotion. Read all of the Poetry-for-Balance 2025 poems here!| Vestibular Disorders Association