abducens nerve

The abducens nerve is a small nerve in your brain that controls one of the eye muscles responsible for moving your eye outward, away from the nose. It helps you look to the side, such as when you shift your gaze to the left or right. If this nerve is damaged, it can cause difficulty in moving the affected eye outward, leading to double vision or misalignment of the eyes. The abducens nerve is essential for proper eye movement and coordination, working as part of the complex system that allows you to look smoothly in various directions.