Lt. sided sixth nerve palsy would lead to:
Correct Answer: Diplopia in left gaze
Description: Diplopia in left gaze Diplopia is the chief complaint of the patient with paresis of extrinsic muscle of eye. Diplopia occurs only over that pa of the field of fixation towards which the affected muscle or muscles move the eye. Sixth nerve supplies solely, the Lateral rectus muscle. So its palsy would lead to diplopia in looking leftwards. Signs and symptoms of lateral rectus palsy Esotropia or convergent squint with limitation of movement outwards, - Face is turned towards the paralysed side - Homonymous diplopia on looking to the paralysed side
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