A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Conjugate gaze palsies
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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.
Conjugate gaze palsies meaning & definition 1 of Conjugate gaze palsies.
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A conjugate gaze palsy is inability to move both eyes together in a single horizontal (most commonly) or vertical direction.
(See also Overview of Neuro-ophthalmologic and Cranial Nerve Disorders.)
Gaze palsies most commonly affect horizontal gaze; some affect upward gaze, and fewer affect downward gaze.
The underlying disorder is treated.Conjugate gaze palsies meaning & definition 2 of Conjugate gaze palsies.