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    • A PDF document with instructions and illustrations for eye and head exercises to improve balance and reduce dizziness. The exercises are divided into three levels and include oculomotor, gaze stabilization … See more

    General Information for Eye Exercises

    Target must remain in focus, not blurry, and appear stationary while head is in motion. Speed of eye movement should … See more

    1. Oculomotor: Smooth pursuits

    Holding a single target, keep eyes fixed on target. Slowly move it side-to-side/up-down/diagonally while head stays still. Perform in position. Move seconds each direction. Repeat times per session. Do sessions p… See more

    2. Oculomotor: Saccades

    Holding two stationary targets placed inches apart side-to-side/up-down/diagonally, move eyes quickly from target to target as head stays still. Move seconds each direction. Perform in position. Repeat tim… See more

    Head exercises / Gaze stabilization

    Target must remain in focus, not blurry, and appear stationary while head is in motion Perform exercise with little head movement (45o to either side of midline). Speed of head movement should be increased as long as the … See more

    3. Gaze stabilization: Sitting

    Keep eyes fixed on single stationary target held in hand or placed on wall feet away and move head side to side for seconds. Repeat while moving head up and down for seconds. Do sessions per day.  Repeat using full fi… See more

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