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An accurate diagnosis is essential for timely treatment, as conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease, and vestibular migraine require different therapeutic approaches.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to develop and evaluate a cost-effective diagnostic tool that integrates a mini-infrared camera with 3D-printed goggles, enabling at-home recording of nystagmus during vertigo attacks.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A commercially available mini-infrared camera (US $25) was combined with 3D-printed goggles (US $13) to create a system for recording eye movements in dark conditions. A case study was conducted on a male patient in his 40s who experienced recurrent episodic vertigo.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Initial outpatient evaluations, including oculomotor and vestibular tests using infrared Frenzel glasses, revealed no spontaneous or positional nystagmus. However, with the proposed system, the patient successfully recorded geotropic direction-changing positional nystagmus during a vertigo attack at home. The nystagmus was beating distinctly stronger on the left side down with 2.0 beats\/second than the right side down with 1.2 beats\/second. Based on the recorded videos, a diagnosis of lateral semicircular canal-type BPPV was made. Treatment with the Gufoni maneuver effectively alleviated the patient\u2019s symptoms, confirming the diagnosis. The affordability and practicality of the device make it particularly suitable for telemedicine and emergency care applications, enabling patients in remote or underserved areas to receive accurate diagnoses.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The proposed system demonstrates the feasibility and utility of using affordable, accessible technology for diagnosing vestibular disorders outside of clinical settings. By addressing key challenges, such as the absence of symptoms during clinical visits and the high costs associated with traditional diagnostic tools, this device offers a practical solution for real-time monitoring and accurate diagnosis. Its potential applications extend to telemedicine, emergency settings, and resource-limited environments. 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