You are in Medical Library . Definition A disorder involving vision changes and eyelid drooping , associated with decreased function of cranial nerve III as a complication of diabetes mellitus . Damage is usually associated with diabetic neuropathy . An eye examination of the eyes may show changes.
Pupil reaction is normal.
Sometimes eye pain is also reported. Some cases may recover without treatment. Close control of blood sugar levels in diabetics may be of benefit. Surgery may be needed to correct eye lid drooping or dysconjugate gaze. The outcome varies.