Why evaluate eye movements and balance?
Short answer
Because migraine, concussion, and cervical dysfunction commonly disrupt the same vestibular and oculomotor pathways. Testing these systems identifies which are contributing to a patient's specific pattern.
More detail
The eye-movement and balance systems handle enormous sensory demand. When they underperform — even subtly — the migraine threshold drops and everyday inputs like driving, screens, or busy environments become more likely to trigger symptoms.
Targeted vestibular and oculomotor rehabilitation can raise tolerance in these systems and reduce migraine load.
This information is educational and general in nature. It is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and it does not describe every possible cause of a symptom. Individual evaluation is required to determine what applies to any specific case.
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