generic term for the reflex influence of the vestibular system on extraocular motility manifest as nystagmus in clinical testing.
ves·tib·u·lo·oc·u·lar re·flex
(VOR) (ves-tib'yū-lō-ok'yū-lăr rē'fleks) Reflexive adjustment of eye position that ensures a steady image when the head or body is moving. Synonym(s): vestibular ocular reflex.