title: A case of bilateral ophthalmoplegia while diving.
abstract: This case report presents a military diver who became dysphoric and lost consciousness during a routine surface-supplied dive. The patient regained consciousness spontaneously, but the physical exam was notable for bilateral ophthalmoplegia. Full eye movement was regained during hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy, and the patient subsequently made a full recovery. Equipment and dive profile analysis led to the conclusion of hypercapnia and arterial gas embolism as the probable causes of the diver's symptoms. This is a unique case of isolated bilateral ophthalmoplegia presenting in a diving injury.
authors.forename: Blair C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Colin R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000150:complications; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D006935:Hypercapnia / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology