Tests at our clinic

You wear special video goggles. Cameras record your eye movements while you follow lights on a screen and while your head and body positions are changed.

The inner ear and the eyes are closely connected. Abnormal eye movements (nystagmus) show whether vertigo is coming from the inner ear or the brain, and from which side. It is very useful for diagnosing BPPV.

Avoid eye make-up (kajal, mascara). Avoid a heavy meal just before the test. Stop dizziness medicines only if the doctor tells you to. It helps to bring a family member. [CONFIRM instructions with doctor]

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

No. It is a non-invasive test with no needles. You may feel briefly dizzy during some position changes; this settles quickly.

You look at a screen while the doctor makes small, quick turns of your head. At the same time, you identify a symbol that flashes briefly on the screen.

The inner ear keeps your vision steady when your head moves. This test shows how the balance nerve of each ear is working – useful for problems such as vestibular neuritis.

No special preparation. Tell the doctor beforehand if you have neck pain or neck problems. Bring your glasses if you use them. [CONFIRM instructions with doctor]

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

No. The head movements are very small and gentle.

You stand on a platform fitted with sensors. With eyes open and closed, under different conditions, a computer measures how much your body sways. Staff stay beside you for safety.

It shows which senses you rely on for balance – eyes, inner ear or feet. It helps estimate fall risk and measure improvement with rehabilitation exercises.

Wear comfortable clothes. Tell us beforehand if you find it hard to stand without support. [CONFIRM instructions with doctor]

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

No. You simply stand on the platform.

Your balance system is fully assessed, and you are taught eye, head and body movement exercises suited to you. These are practised at the clinic and regularly at home.

These exercises help the brain adjust after an inner ear problem. They reduce dizziness and improve steadiness and confidence while walking.

Wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Doing the home exercises regularly is very important.

How long it takes: [CONFIRM number and length of sessions]

No. You may feel slightly dizzy during exercises at first – this is part of the brain adjusting and settles over time.

You wear headphones in a quiet setting. Beeps of different pitch and loudness are played; you press a button or raise your hand each time you hear one.

To find out whether there is hearing loss, what type and how much. It is also needed for tinnitus, Meniere’s disease and before ear surgery.

No special preparation. Avoid loud noise the day before. Bring any old hearing test reports.

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

No. You only need to listen.

After a numbing spray, a thin telescope with a camera is gently passed into the nose and the inside is viewed on a screen.

To clearly see the cause of nasal block, sinusitis, nose bleeds, polyps, allergy or loss of smell.

Usually no special preparation. Tell us if you take blood-thinning medicines.

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

Usually not painful. You may feel brief pressure or an urge to sneeze.

After a numbing spray, an endoscope is passed through the mouth or nose to view the throat and vocal cords on a screen.

For hoarse voice, throat pain, difficulty swallowing or a feeling of something stuck in the throat.

You may be asked not to eat for a few hours before. [CONFIRM instructions with doctor]

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

Usually not painful. You may gag briefly.

While you lie or sit, the ear is viewed under an operating microscope. If needed, wax or discharge can be cleaned at the same time.

To clearly see ear pain, discharge, eardrum perforation, wax or causes of hearing loss, and to plan ear surgery.

No special preparation. Please do not put oil or other drops in the ear beforehand.

How long it takes: [CONFIRM duration with doctor]

No. Cleaning may cause mild discomfort.