Abducens Nerve Palsy

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Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

  • Background
    • The anatomy of the abducens nerve
    • What is meant by abducens nerve palsy
  • Diagnosis
    • How to assess someone with a potential abducens nerve palsy
    • Differential diagnosis
  • Management
    • Referral strategy
  • An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
  • An audit suggestion
  • A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

  • How to make a diagnosis of abducens nerve palsy.
  • The range of potential causes of abducens nerve palsy.
  • Referral strategy for people with a possible diagnosis of abducens nerve palsy.

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Topics covered

Neurology Ophthalmology

Date created

10/02/2023

Last revision

10/02/2023

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