The assessment of facial nerve function plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of facial nerve disorders.The assessment system for facial nerve function is primarily categorized into subjective and objec-tive systems.While the subjective assessment system is relatively simple,it lacks accuracy as it can be influenced by the subjectivity of evaluator.Whereas,the objective system offers higher precision and stability,providing more quantitative information.In recent years,benefited with advancements in computer vision and artificial intel-ligence,we have witnessed increasingly accurate,stable and intelligent facial nerve assessment systems gradually implemented in clinical practice.When selecting a specific facial nerve assessment system,factors such as clinical scenarios,assessment objectives,patient characteristics should be considered.