Abstract:Tinnitus is one of the common diseases in the department of otolaryngology. Tinnitus is a symptom characterized by a patient’s perception of sound in their ears without any corresponding external acoustic or electrical stimulation in the surrounding environment. Electroencephalogram(EEG) is a non-invasive technique for investigating spontaneous resting-state neuronal activity. EEG providing insights into brain function has been proven to be an inexpensive and non-invasive tool with high temporal resolution for tinnitus studies. With advancements in neuroscience research, the method of EEG microstates analysis has gained prominence. Exploring correlations between tinnitus and cerebral electrical activities has gradually become a research hotspot. This review aims to summarize the research progress on tinnitus-related brain microstates. This paper further explores their potential implications in tinnitus research, and provides for advancing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of tinnitus.