Oculomotor Nerve Anomaly in Children
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https://doi.org/10.51699/ijhsms.v4i1.395Keywords:
oculomotor nerve, oculomotor nerve anomaly, oculomotor nerve strabismus, ptosis, cranial nerve iii, eye movement challenges, congenital errors, established anomalies child neurology, intervention programs for treatment, surgical correction, the nerves paralysed, developmental difficulties, traumas to the head, neurogenic ptosisAbstract
His the main nerves in in charge of eye movement and various other eye activities is the oculomotor nerve, additionally referred to as nerve III. Oculomotor nerve anomalies can impact children's eye disease in addition to the neurological nation. These aberrations fall into congenital and acquired categories. In congenital anomalies, eye movements, eye misalignment (strabismus), and lack of focus happen due to mistakes concerning the development of the nerve going on before the child is born. In acquired abnormalities, infections, traumas, or additional forms of nerve dysfunction findings. Oculomotor nerve deviations demonstrate up as changes in vision, eye movement difficulties, headaches, and other neurological symptoms. Early treatment of these diseases in children is crucial as well as their early detection. Treatment choices to alleviate symptoms include neurological and ophthalmological ones. On occasion a surgical intervention is also necessary. Maintaining the health of children and enhancing their quality of life rely upon research on oculomotor nerve anomalies. The prompt detection of these disorders and the use of appropriate strategies for treatment deliver beneficial outcomes for the young children.
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