Video Head Impulse Test Can Reveal Silent Vestibular Dysfunction in Normal-Hearing Individuals With Tinnitus

The findings indicate that the VOR and its suppression mechanism are affected among normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus. Reduced VOR gains and altered saccadic patterns on the HIMP and SHIMP suggest subtle peripheral vestibular involvement in these individuals. The results of the study highlight the potential utility of video head impulse test paradigms in identifying subclinical vestibular deficits in normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus.