External Ophthalmoplegia

Recently I go to neurologist, after exam he diagnosed External Ophthalmoplegia. Tell me more about this disease. I never before heard for this disease. What is treatment?

Hi! External Ophthalmoplegia is a very rare disease. This is disorder of the mitochondria. The most common clinical signs include adult onset of weakness of the external eye muscles (ophthalmoplegia) and exercise intolerance. Additional symptoms are variable, and may include cataracts, hearing loss, sensory axonal neuropathy, ataxia, depression, hypogonadism, and parkinsonism.. There is no proven treatment, but coenzyme Q10 can provide some benefit. I hope that you satisfied with in formations.