title: Surgical management of ocular motor cranial nerve palsies.
abstract: This article reviews the various surgical treatment approaches currently used in the management of ocular motor cranial nerve palsies. Regardless of the approach, the final goal is improved alignment, especially in the primary and reading positions.
authors.affiliation: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Simons
mesh_terms: D005133:Eye Movements; D006801:Humans; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015840:Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome