Visual Evoked Potential Test

Inside the ThirdAge.com Medical Procedures Center you will find the latest news, research and information about the Visual Evoked Potential Test procedure. You can research what it is, the reason it should be done, a description of how it is performed, what future procedures may need to be done based on the results and what complications you should be watching for.

What is Visual Evoked Potential Test?


A visual evoked potential test (VEP) is used to look for problems in the brain that affect vision. A machine records brain waves related to the nerves that make up the visual pathway. This test can evaluate a large part of the brain.


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