Cranial mononeuropathy VI

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Central nervous system

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Cranial mononeuropathy VI

Alternative Names:

Abducens palsy; Lateral rectus palsy

Treatment:

In some cases, corticosteroids may reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the nerve. In other cases, the condition disappear without treatment. If the cause can be identified, symptoms may be treated and relieved. Close control of blood sugar levels in diabetics may be beneficial.

Until the nerve heals, an eye patch may alleviate double vision.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome depends on the underlying cause. Treatment of the underlying cause may improve the condition. Improvement may occur even if the cause is never determined.

Complications:

Some complications include permanent vision changes.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if double vision occurs.

Review Date: 4/28/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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