Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists, Ak provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Ravinder Shergill, the practice includes one board-certified physicians and a support team of medical assistants, sleep technologists, administrative staff, and insurance and account specialists.
This test is useful for identifying issues like optic neuritis or multiple sclerosis that affect the optic nerve.
It helps track the progression of conditions affecting vision and evaluates how well treatments are working.
VEP/VER is particularly valuable for assessing vision in infants, young children, and patients who cannot communicate their symptoms effectively.
The patient is seated comfortably, and small electrodes are placed on the scalp to detect brain activity.
Visual stimuli, such as flashing lights or patterns, are shown on a screen.
The electrodes capture the brain’s responses to the visual stimuli.
The recorded data is analyzed to determine the efficiency of visual signal transmission from the eyes to the brain.
The procedure is safe, requires no surgical intervention, and is generally comfortable for the patient.
It provides critical information for diagnosing and understanding visual pathway disorders.
VEP/VER can help detect vision issues early, enabling prompt treatment.
Usually, there are no specific preparations required, but inform us about any medications you are taking.
During the test, remaining calm and still helps ensure accurate results.