Cranial mononeuropathy III - diabetic type
Alternate Names : Diabetic third nerve palsy, Pupil-sparing third cranial nerve palsy
Treatment
There is no specific treatment to correct the nerve injury. Treatments may include: - Close control of blood sugar levels
- Eye patch or prisms to reduce double vision
- Pain medications (analgesics)
- Surgery to correct eyelid drooping or eyes that are not aligned
Some people may recover without treatment.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Many patients get better over time, although some have permanent eye muscle weakness.
Complications
- Permanent eyelid drooping
- Permanent vision changes
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if you have double vision and it doesn't go away in a few minutes, especially if you also have eyelid drooping.
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