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Ophthalmoparesis classification
Introduction
Classification
Classification
Ophthalmoparesis can involve any or all of the extraocular muscles, which include the superior recti, inferior recti, medial recti, lateral recti, inferior oblique and superior oblique muscles.
It can also be classified by the directions of affected movements, e.g. “vertical ophthalmoparesis”.
Types of ophthalmoplegia are:
References
References
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