VORtrain
Gaze Stabilization Exercise Tool
Customizable gaze stabilization exercises for VORx1 and VORx2 vestibular rehabilitation
This tool is intended for use under the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your physiotherapist or vestibular specialist before beginning any exercise program. Mild dizziness during exercises is normal, but stop immediately if you experience severe dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of balance, or any sudden worsening of symptoms.
What is the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)?
The VOR is an automatic eye movement that keeps your vision steady while your head moves. Your eyes move in the opposite direction to your head, so images stay clear.
When the VOR is not working well, such as after a concussion or vestibular injury, head movement can cause blurry vision, dizziness, and trouble focusing.
VORx1 vs VORx2
In both modes your eyes stay on the word. What changes is what the target and your head are doing.
| Feature | VORx1 | VORx2 |
|---|---|---|
| The target | Stays still | Moves in the opposite direction to your head |
| Your head | Moves side to side, or up and down | Moves the opposite way to the target |
| Demand on the VOR | Standard | Roughly doubled, since your eyes travel about twice as far relative to your head |
| Difficulty | Starting level | More challenging |
How to Use This Tool
Your goal: keep the word in focus while your head moves.
- Pick your mode before you press Start. Use the Exercise Mode buttons below.
- For VORx1, choose VORx1. The word stays still. Move your head side to side, or up and down, and keep the word clear.
- For VORx2, choose Horizontal, Vertical, or Diagonal. The word moves. Move your head the opposite way.
- Press Start.
- Say each word out loud. If you can read it, your vision is staying stable.
To change mode partway: settings lock in when the exercise starts. Press Stop, choose the new mode, then press Start again.
Good to know
- Metronome: turn it on to pace your head movement at a steady tempo.
- Difficulty: use the settings below to adjust speed, word type, and visual complexity.
- Light sensitive? Turn on Gentle Mode above for lower brightness and no animations.