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Innovative tinnitus test uses your eyes to measure severity
Subtle pupil dilation and changes in expression have been found to be a new way for medical professionals to detect tinnitus. For the first time, it provides a reliable test to help determine the severity of the condition, providing a more accurate means of intervention.
The new method of detection homes in on observing central nervous system stress, in particular the "fight, flight or freeze" trigger in response to unpleasant sounds like loud coughs or a baby's cry. “While imaging might show hyperactive brain regions in tinnitus patients, these biomarkers reveal body-wide threat evaluation systems that are operating outside of their normal range, leading to the distressful symptoms they experience.” While age-related health issues can make it a little more complicated in isolating the body's "fight or flight" response specifically to tinnitus, this new assessment method is a big step in accurately and objectively diagnosing the condition and then developing a more personalized treatment plan.
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