What is a Cranial Nerve 6 Palsy?  What is the treatment for a Cranial Nerve 6 Palsy? 

A cranial nerve 6 palsy occurs when the 6^th nerve is compromised.  This compromise is typically caused by trauma, a vascular incidence (aneurism or micro-vascular infarct), demyelinating disease, inflammatory disease, stroke, increase intracranial pressure, congenital or an unknown cause.  A patient will experience double vision and often pain around the eye.  A medical workup and MRI or CT scan are often ordered.  Treatment includes treating the underlying cause. 

Treatment

     Treat underlying cause