What is Visual Evoked Potential VEP?
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A visual evoked potential is an evoked potential caused by sensory stimulation of the visual field and is observed using electroencephalography. Commonly used visual stimuli are flashing lights, or checkerboards on a video screen that flicker between black on white to white on black.
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How do members experience Visual Evoked Potential VEP?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 35 | 1 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 13 | 0 | |
| Dizziness | 8 | 8 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 5 | 0 | |
| Optic nerve inflammation (optic neuritis) | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Dizziness when looking at a screen | 1 | |
| Vertigo | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
hummingbird
evaluated on Feb 15, 2006
- Perceived effectiveness for Vision: None
- Side effects: None
sista
evaluated on Jan 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for dizziness: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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