brain injury causes right eye to close

[dbeebe5016]

I fell off a horse of mine that also fell jumping and landed on my head (had a helmet on).  I had a concussion for 2 days and do not remember the accident or couple of weeks that followed.  My walking was with a walker as my balance was off.  My right eye the opthamologist says had damaged 3rd optical nerve and also muscles, and they say 6 - 8 mo then we will see if they will heal or need surgery....shouldn''t i get a neuro opthamalogist opinion for a second one, no one has suggested that...

[Sandra M Brown, MD]

A Cranial nerve III palsy (also known as an Abducens nerve palsy) is a common problem after a closed head injury.  Usually nothing is done for at least 6 months as this nerve sometimes shows gradual late recovery of function. If you want another opinion you should see an eye doctor that specializes in adult strabismus.  You can find one at www.aapos.org.

[dbeebe5016]

Thanks for the information Sandra.  Looking for the right help in the long run, even in 6 months.  I am 50 years old, and the link seemed to be more for child specialists?