Rotatory Chair Test

A rotary chair test is a diagnostic assessment for dizziness and balance issues, where a patient sits in a motorized chair in a dark room wearing special goggles to record eye movements (nystagmus) as the chair rotates at varying speeds. It objectively measures the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) by evaluating how well the eyes stay fixed on a target despite head movement, helping doctors pinpoint if the balance system (inner ear) or central nervous system is involved.