Cranial nerve examination - Cranial nerve examination

If patients have acute vertigo during the examination, nystagmus is usually apparent during inspection.

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The vestibular nerve is responsible for innervation of the organ of equilibrium balance and the cochlear nerve is responsible for hearing audition.

Better still, a mydriatic agent such as 1% homatropine eye drops can be used, provided that the patient does not have to drive for the rest of the day.