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A tumor or aneurysm in the cavernous sinus, located behind the eyes, can cause painful ophthalmoplegia. Painful ophthalmoplegia can also be caused by an inflammatory process in the same area, called Tolosa-Hunt syndrome
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What causes internuclear ophthalmoplegia?
Multiple sclerosis
What causes Ophthalmoplegia?
The condition can be caused by any of several neurologic disorders
How is ophthalmoplegia cured?
There are no specific cures for ocular myopathy or progressive external ophthalmoplegia
What is Ocular myopathy also called?
mitochondrial encephalomyelopathy with ophthalmoplegia or progressive external ophthalmoplegia
What is Ophthalmoplegia?
Ophthalmoplegia is a paralysis or weakness of one or more of the muscles that control eye movement
Does ophthalmoplegia lead to double vision?
Because the eyes do not move together in ophthalmoplegia, patients may complain of double vision
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with migraine?
Yes
What does Kearns-Sayre syndrome do to the eye?
Kearns-Sayre syndrome causes ophthalmoplegia along with loss of pigment in the retina, the light-sensitive membrane lining the eye
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with diabetes mellitus?
Yes
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with muscular dystrophy?
Yes
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with myasthenia gravis?
Yes
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with pituitary stroke?
Yes
