Review of Ocular Motor Cranial Nerve Palsies in the Neuro-Ophthalmology Subspecialty Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan: Neuro Ophthalmology

O.A Ogun; A.I Ajaiyeoba; O.O Aremu

Authors

O.A Ogun Department of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
A.I Ajaiyeoba Department of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
O.O Aremu Department of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: Ocular motor cranial nerve palsies (OMCNP) are a common presentation in neuroophthalmology clinics worldwide1 Causes include: trauma, microvascular ischemia, nerve compression, inflammation and demyelination2 . ess frequently, congenital ranial palsies or agenesis also occur. This study was carried out to provide data on the common causes of OMCNP presenting to a neuro-ophthalmic clinic serving an indigenous Nigerian Population and to draw attention to capacity building needs in Neuroophthalmology within the Nigerian context.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients with OMCNP who presented to neuro-ophthalmology clinic UCH, Ibadan between November 2007 and October 2016. Data managed & analyzed using SPSS version 22

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