Meniere’s is an inner ear disorder.  Patients with Meniere’s experience symptoms of vertigo and dizziness, often described as a spinning or whirling feeling which may cause problems with balance (feeling unstable while walking). Dizziness, or lightheadedness, is not the same as vertigo, which is more severe. Vertigo is the most debilitating symptom of Meniere's disease, as it forces the sufferer to lie down. Vertigo attacks often come with little or no warning and can lead to severe nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Tinnitus, (a ringing or a roaring sound in the ear), is another symptom of Meniere’s which causes great frustration. The patient often cannot hear above the internal noise and therefore gets left out of conversations and activities.

Treatment options include special prism glasses and vision rehabilitation therapy.