A vertical gaze palsy (VGP) is a conjugate, bilateral, limitation of the eye movements in upgaze and/or downgaze. [1] VGP can affect functional eye movements by selectively involving the saccadic …

Parinaud's syndrome is a constellation of neurological signs indicating injury to the dorsal midbrain. More specifically, compression of the vertical gaze center at the rostral interstitial nucleus of medial …

The author reviews the various manifestations and causes of vertical gaze palsy. These can affect upgaze, downgaze, or both, usually affecting saccades primarily.

Dec 8, 2025 · What Is Vertical Gaze Palsy and What Causes It? Vertical Gaze Palsy (VGP) is a neurological condition defined by the inability to voluntarily move both eyes together in the vertical …

Jun 18, 2024 · Abnormalities in eye movements can be caused by palsy of isolated ocular muscles, palsy of conjugate movements (gaze), or both [1]. Gaze disorders are reviewed in this topic.

Vertical (upward and downward) gaze decreases gradually with age, but vertical gaze palsy is more severe than age-related changes. Usually, upward gaze is affected. The most common cause of …

Mar 12, 2024 · Vertical gaze palsy (VGP) is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to voluntarily move the eyes upward or downward. This comprehensive article delves into the …

Feb 21, 2023 · Vertical gaze palsy includes Parinaud's syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy, and skew deviation. Paralysis of the upward vertical gaze palsy is the most common vertical gaze palsy, …

Jul 5, 2025 · Vertical gaze palsy (VGP) is a neurological sign characterized by impaired ability to move the eyes up or down, often despite preserved ocular muscle strength and intact vision.

Hereby, we describe three patients who presented with unique vertical gaze disorder in the form of acute bilateral conjugate supranuclear vertical gaze palsy due to infarct in the unilateral thalamo …