[Neuroradiology for the Ophthalmologist - Part 2 Efference].

Eye movements are a complex task requiring a large number of structures coordinated by three cranial nerves and their centres in the brainstem. Various pathologies may affect any part of the pathway controlling the eye movements and their diagnosis is often based on history and clinical examination. Modern advances in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have recently added a valuable tool in the diagnosis of oculo-motor-related diseases.