Talk:Ophthalmoparesis

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I haven't found any evidence that suggests that ophthalmoplegia refers to a "complete paralysis" of all the extraocular muscles whereas opthalmoparesis refers to a partial. I'm changing the article to reflect this. If I am incorrect please explain and change back. -- Bubbachuck (talk) 21:09, 21 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]