Sense of balance can be restored with vestibular implants

This could certainly help people suffering from hearing problems. Researchers are working on an implant for the inner ear which will be able to help them in regaining their sense of balance. Some tests have been conducted on animals with implants which will be able to aid people who have lost their balance as a result of some genetic illness or disorder. These vestibular implants could help people in restoring their reflexes. The vestibular-ocular reflex get lost when hair in the inner ear tend to die but are replaced in tests on chinchillas with gyroscopic sensors which transmit information to the nerve through electrodes and hence bypass the dead hair cells. Dr Santina stated on ears: It’s the fastest reflex in the body. Without it, the world looks like you are watching it through a hand-held video camera. If this works out it could certainly help people suffering from hearing problems. It will be a blessing in disguise for them.