Mobius syndrome is a form of facial paralysis that is present at birth, which involves the absence of the necessary 6th and 7th cranial nerves for optimal and normal facial muscle function, particularly in relation to the eyes. Children with Mobius syndrome often experience great difficulty controlling eye movements on the affected side and making facial expressions. Other symptoms of the condition include:

• Inability to smile
• Inability to frown
• Inability to blink
• Inability to move eyes laterally
• Inability to make ‘sucking’ mechanism

For more detailed information on this condition, you may visit the website: www.moebiussyndrome.com.