The Epley Omniax ® System is an automated, omni-axial technology, developed by Dr. Epley and Vesticon.
The development of the Epley Omniax ® was also financially supported by the National Institute of Health.

The Epley Omniax ® has received a multitude of reviews in the media. In 2008, it was cleared by the FDA
to assist in diagnosing and treating balance disorders and vertigo, including BPPV.

At the POC, we presently carry out most maneuvers for positional vertigo using the Omniax, allowing for
simultaneous observation of the nystagmus with miniature infared cameras placed in a goggle-like headset
worn by the patient. This provides unlimited maneuvering capability, with continuous nystagmus monitoring,
for carrying out the Epley Maneuvers (canalith repositioning) for BPPV and other maneuvers for treatment of
difficult to cure BPPV variants. It is also used for diagnosing the patient through omni-rotational videonystagmography.

In patients with BPPV, characteristic eye movements, or induced nystagmus, reflect movement of the particles in
the semicircular canal. This nystagmus is displayed on a screen and analyzed during the evaluation or treatment
of positional vertigo. This provides the physician with ongoing information as to the location of the particle,
direction of movement, and severity . The Epley Omniax ® has proven to be very valuable in and treating
many patients for whom treatment elsewhere had failed.

During a treatment on the Epley Omniax ®, the patient is strapped securely into a chair with a harness similar to
that used in military aircraft. This prevents any shifting during the procedure. Thus capable of moving a patient
through 360 degrees in any plane and assuming any position relative to gravity, it is able to invert the patient
if necessary, making it especially well adapted for patients with neck, back, and obesity problems.

Note: the weight limit for the system is 350 lbs.

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