Vestibular and Oculomotor Research Clinic, or VORC, is located in the UAB School of Optometry. Jennifer Christy, PhD, is one of the lead researchers at VORC. The VORC houses state of the art equipment ...
The connection between sensory impairment and cognitive aging is a growing area of research. While hearing loss is an established risk factor for dementia, the specific role of the vestibular system, ...
Boston, Mass. -- A new study led by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear found that vestibular thresholds begin to double every 10 years above the age of 40, representing a decline in our ability ...