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She could not look to either side

D Boghen1, B Katz, M Wall

  • 1Department of Neuro-Ophthalmology, University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1996
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A young woman experienced sudden horizontal gaze limitation and left ophthalmoplegia. Her symptoms resolved within two months, indicating a potentially reversible neurological condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Ophthalmoplegia, characterized by paralysis or weakness of eye muscles, can result from various neurological conditions.
  • Horizontal gaze palsy specifically affects the ability to move the eyes side-to-side.

Observation:

  • A young woman presented with acute onset of horizontal gaze impairment.
  • Examination revealed restricted horizontal eye movement and complete left ophthalmoplegia, unresponsive to the doll's head maneuver.
  • Associated findings included bilateral orbicularis oculi weakness and hyperreflexia.

Findings:

  • The patient's ophthalmoplegia and gaze palsy showed significant improvement over a two-month period.
  • Complete resolution of symptoms was achieved, suggesting a transient or treatable etiology.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering reversible causes of ophthalmoplegia.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with acute gaze palsies.