The red pin and the tendon hammer are the traditional badges of the neurologist. Our general medical colleagues know what to do with the tendon hammer; but the red pin is generally regarded as a bit of mystery and an essential part of our mystique. Neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology have developed into subspecialties in there own rights; however, dizziness, deafness, double vision, and loss of vision are common clinical presentations and the generalist must retain the appropriate skills to assess such complaints in …