HORNER’S SYNDROME

Horner’s syndrome is a neurological disorder that occurs when the oculosympathetic nerve is damaged.

It can be caused by a tumour, stroke or damage to the middle ear..

When the sympathetic nerves that connects the brain stem to the eye is damaged a triad of ptosis ( Droopy lids), miosis (Constricted pupils) and anhidrosis ( lack of sweat) occurs.

Although this condition is similar to Bell’s palsy, it is different from Bell’s palsy.

Treatment basically involves treating the underlying cause.