Sixth Nerve Palsy
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Discussing with a professional the appearance of double vision or an eye that does not move normally helps guide the evaluation of eye paralysis due to a lesion of the abducens nerve. This nerve controls one of the muscles that move the eye outward, and its involvement limits that movement.
What it is: When the abducens nerve is damaged, the eye cannot move properly to the side, which alters the alignment of the gaze.
Common symptoms: Double vision, difficulty moving one eye outward and, at times, a tendency to turn the head to compensate.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist and the neurologist study this type of condition, with support from the neurosurgeon depending on the cause. In the presence of recently appeared double vision, the prudent thing is to seek evaluation without delay.
Data on 211 doctors who treat sixth nerve palsy
Which specialist treats sixth nerve palsy?
Eye paralysis due to injury of the abducens nerve should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, who examines eye movement; a neurosurgeon may be involved if there is an underlying neurological cause.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sixth nerve palsy
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Frequently asked questions
What is sixth nerve palsy?
Discussing with a professional the appearance of double vision or an eye that does not move normally helps guide the evaluation of eye paralysis due to a lesion of the abducens nerve. This nerve controls one of the muscles that move the eye outward, and its involvement limits that movement.
Which doctor treats sixth nerve palsy?
Eye paralysis due to injury of the abducens nerve should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, who examines eye movement; a neurosurgeon may be involved if there is an underlying neurological cause.