6th Nerve Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
What is 6th nerve palsy also known as?
A
Lateral rectus palsy
2
Q
What is lateral rectus usually responsible for?
A
Abduction (moving laterally)
3
Q
Causes of 6th nerve palsy?
A
Microvascular DM Smoking HT High cholesterol Raised ICP Tumour Congenital
4
Q
Most common cause of 6th nerve palsy?
A
Microvascular risk factors
5
Q
Presentation of 6th nerve palsy?
A
Horizontal double vision
6
Q
Treatment for lateral rectus palsy?
A
Temporal prism or patch
