External ophthalmoplegia
Paralysis of the external ocular muscles.
What is External ophthalmoplegia?
External ophthalmoplegia is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have External ophthalmoplegia that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with External ophthalmoplegia
The following conditions have been associated with External ophthalmoplegia. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A3 gene.
Centronuclear myopathy 1
Centronuclear myopathy 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia
Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Isolated succinate-CoQ reductase deficiency
Isolated succinate-CoQ reductase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Miller Fisher syndrome
Miller Fisher syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy
Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
biotin-responsive basal ganglia disease
Any thiamine-responsive dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a variation in the SLC19A3 gene, chara...
congenital myopathy 22A, classic
congenital myopathy 22A, classic is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if External ophthalmoplegia is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.