Oculomotor Nerve Damage: Strabismus and Ptosis – Causes & Symptoms
Yes. Damage to the oculomotor nerve (CN III) can cause both:
- Ptosis: Disrupts levator palpebrae superioris → eyelid drooping.
- External strabismus: Disrupts lateral rectus, superior/inferior rectus → impaired extraocular movement.
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