Cranial mononeuropathy III - compression type
Alternate Names : Third cranial nerve palsy, Oculomotor palsy, Pupil-involving third cranial nerve palsy
Treatment
Some cases may get better without treatment. Treating the cause (if it can be found) may relieve the symptoms in many cases. Treatment may include: - Corticosteroid medications to reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the nerve
- Surgery to treat eyelid drooping or eyes that are not aligned
- Wearing an eye patch or prisms
Prognosis (Expectations)
Some cranial nerve dysfunctions will respond to treatment. A few cases result in some permanent loss of function. If the problem is caused by brain swelling due to a tumor or stroke, those conditions may be life-threatening.
Complications
- Permanent eyelid drooping
- Permanent vision changes
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call the local emergency number (such as 911) or go to the emergency room if you have: - Double vision
- No feeling in or control over parts of your body
- Signs of changed consciousness
- Unusual headache
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