Investigation of the relationship between severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss and vestibulo-ocular reflex using objective vestibular tests

Key Points

• To explore how severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss affects the vestibulo-ocular reflex and its pathways.
• Conducted objective vestibular tests to assess vestibulo-ocular reflex functionality.
• Evaluated individuals with unilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss.
• Analyzed reflex responses on both affected and unaffected sides.
• Decreased gain of the vestibulo-ocular reflex observed in individuals with hearing loss.
• Functionality of the reflex is also impaired on the side without hearing loss.