which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of the eyes?
3rd, 4th, and 6th Cranial nerves. For the 3rd (ocolomotor), 4th (trochlear), and 6th (abducens) cranial nerves, eyes are observed for symmetry of movement, globe position, asymmetry or droop of the eyelids (ptosis), and twitches or flutters of globes or lids.