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Immediate Action Required
- Seek urgent medical evaluation from an ophthalmologist or emergency department due to the inability to move or blink the eye.
Potential Causes
- Possible nerve damage or muscle injury affecting eye movement and blinking.
- Risk of corneal damage due to exposure from lack of blinking.
Diagnostic Steps
- Eye movement tests and imaging (CT/MRI) to assess damage.
- Consultation with specialists like neurologists or ophthalmologists.
Treatment Options
- Protect the eye with lubricating drops or an eye patch.
- Consider steroids or medications if nerve inflammation is suspected.
- Surgery may be necessary for structural damage.
Follow-up Care
- Regular monitoring to track recovery progress.
- Possible physical therapy or eye exercises.
Preventing Complications
- Take measures to avoid corneal ulcers or infections due to impaired blinking.
Emergency Signs
- Immediate care needed for worsening vision, severe pain, or signs of infection.
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