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Cranial mononeuropathy III is a disorder associated with dysfunction in the third cranial nerve, which causes double vision and eyelid drooping .

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Symptoms
Double vision; Drooping of one eyelid; Headache or eye pain. Other symptoms may occur if the disorder is caused by tumo...
Causes
Cranial mononeuropathy III - compression type is a mononeuropathy, which means that only one nerve is affected. In this...
Tests
Examination of the eyes may indicate cranial mononeuropathy III. The pupil of the affected eye may be dilated (enlarged...
Treatments
Some cases may resolve without treatment if the cause is benign. Treatment of the cause (if it can be identified) may r...
Drugs
  • acetaminophen
  • amitriptyline
  • carbamazepine
Risk Factors
  • Diabetes
  • Lyme disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
Complications
Permanent vision changes; Disfigurement, permanent eyelid drooping.
Prevention
Prompt treatment of disorders that could compress the nerve may reduce the risk of developing cranial mononeuropathy II...
Doctor Specialties
Call the local emergency number such as 911 or go to the emergency room if double vision develops, if there are signs o...

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