Your ear does more than allow you to hear sound. Structures of the inner ear also make it possible for you to maintain proper balance. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that can be caused by damage to the inner ear. Meniere's disease causes both hearing loss and vertigo, and can be diagnosed with the help of a hearing test.
A vision specialist is the ideal professional to conduct a vestibular evaluation, which can determine if damage to the inner ear is affecting balance and causing sensations of dizziness. That is because this particular test measures movement of the eyes. Although it may seem counterintuitive, the eyes actually provide a window into whether the balance function of the inner ear is working properly. The inner ear is in constant contact with your eye muscles, ensuring your vision stays in focus whenever the upper body moves. Without this coordination, your eyesight would resemble an old Super 8 movie, with jarring changes in the picture projected on your internal 'screen.'