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Evoked Potential Studies

At NY Neurology Associates, we provide state-of-the-art evoked potential studies to help patients across New York City and Long Island get clarity about their neurological health. If you suspect a neurological condition, contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the next step toward answers.

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Topic at a Glance

  • Evoked potential studies measure the brain’s electrical activity in response to sight, sound, or touch.
  • These tests help detect issues affecting the optic nerve, auditory nerve, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
  • They are often used to support the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, acoustic neuroma, and other neurological conditions.
  • At NY Neurology Associates, we provide state-of-the-art evoked potential studies to help patients across New York City and Long Island get clarity about their neurological health.

What Are Evoked Potential Studies?

Evoked potential studies are performed to evaluate and measure the electrical activity that occurs in the brain in response to specific stimulation of the nerves responsible for sight, sound, and touch sensations. Although these tests are not designed to provide a confirmed diagnosis of a condition, they can be useful in providing additional information that can aid in diagnosis and in determining if additional testing is needed. 

What Types of Evoked Potential Studies Are There?

There are three types of evoked potential studies:

  • Visual evoked potential (VEP) tests are used to evaluate the optic nerve to help diagnose or assess problems with vision. During the test, electrodes are attached to the scalp, and the patient will be asked to focus on images on a screen located a few feet away. As different images flash across the screen, the brain’s electrical activity will be measured.
  • Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) tests are used to evaluate symptoms related to hearing as well as help diagnose brain tumors and multiple sclerosis. During the test, electrodes are placed on the scalp and earlobes, and the patient wears special headphones. A series of clicking noises is transmitted to the headphones, and brain activity is evaluated as the sounds occur.
  • Somatosensory evoked response (SSER) tests are used to evaluate issues affecting the spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system. During the test, electrodes are placed on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. Tiny electrical impulses are transmitted to the electrodes on the body while the scalp electrodes record the brain activity. 

When Are Evoked Potential Studies Performed?

Although they usually don’t lead to a specific and definitive diagnosis, evoked potential studies can provide very important information about symptoms a person may be experiencing, helping to detect issues affecting vision, hearing, or the central nervous system. They’re often used to help confirm a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and they can also help identify issues affecting the optic nerve or central nervous system, including the detection of tumors.

Take the Next Step with NY Neurology Associates

If you’re experiencing unexplained symptoms related to your vision, hearing, or nerve signals, evoked potential testing may provide the clarity you need. At NY Neurology Associates, our experienced neurologists use these advanced diagnostic tools to better understand your nervous system and guide your care. 

Don’t wait for answers. Contact us today to schedule your evoked potential test and get the expert care you deserve. 

FAQs About Evoked Potential Studies

Here are some common questions about evoked potential studies.

Evoked potential studies are performed to evaluate and measure the electrical activity that occurs in the brain in response to specific stimulation of the nerves responsible for sight, sound, and touch sensations.

There are three types of evoked potential studies. These include visual evoked potential (VEP) tests, brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) tests, and somatosensory evoked response (SSER) tests. 

They’re often used to help confirm a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and they can also help identify issues affecting the optic nerve or central nervous system, including the detection of tumors. 

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