Living with Congenital abducens nerve palsy
A rare eye movement condition from birth where one eye cannot turn outward well, often with a head turn to compensate.
Understanding Congenital abducens nerve palsy
The eye turns inward at rest and has limited or no outward movement. The head often turns toward the affected side to help. GARD says the condition commonly resolves on its own.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD's summary describes these features:
- Eye turned inward at rest (esotropia)
- Limited or no outward eye movement
- Head turned toward the affected eye
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include eye disease specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes cause this condition, but doesn't list a specific gene or inheritance pattern.
Also known as: benign congenital sixth cranial nerve palsy; congenital cnvi palsy; congenital sixth nerve palsy
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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