brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Conjugate Gaze Palsies
Introduction
In conjugate gaze palsies, the two eyes cannot move in one direction (side to side, up, or down) at the same time. (See also Overview of the Cranial Nerves .) Palsy refers to paralysis, which can range from partial to complete. Conjugate gaze palsies affect horizontal gaze (looking to the side) most often. Upward gaze is affected less often, and downward gaze is affected even less often. People may notice that they cannot look in certain directions. There are no specific treatments for conjugate gaze palsies, but the cause is treated if possible. 