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Cranial mononeuropathy VI

Alternative Names:
Abducens palsy; Lateral rectus palsy

Treatment:

In some cases, corticosteroids may reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the nerve, while in others the condition may disappear without treatment. Treatment of the cause (if it can be identified) may relieve the symptoms in many cases. 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, while 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: 7/17/2002
Reviewed By: Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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