Atlas
The nine positions of gaze with one nerve out
External photographintermediateA montage of a patient's eyes in the positions of gaze, with the lids held open where needed.
A composite of gaze positions from the source figure.
Diagnosis
Oculomotor (third) nerve palsy
- Ptosis on the affected side
- The affected eye rests down and out
- Failure of adduction, elevation and depression on that side
- Abduction (lateral rectus) and intorsion (superior oblique) preserved