Are VEP tests used to diagnose and determine other health conditions?
Yes, there are several uses for VEP tests. Some examples include monitoring gliomas and hydrocephalus. VEP tests can also be useful in certain circumstances during surgery or for people who are in a coma.
Other examples of conditions that may use VEP tests include optic nerve tumors, glaucoma, and strokes involving the visual cortex.
A VEP test showing a normal range of activity can usually rule out any abnormality of the optic nerves.