AIM:To observe the results of different surgical methods in treatment of 11 patients with oculomotor nerve palsy.·METHODS:Eleven patients were carefully examined before surgery.The operative method was selected according to the individual condition of the patient.The effects of surgery were evaluated by the primary position of eye and the motility of eyeball after operation.·RESULTS:Eleven patients underwent external strabismus surgery,including 9 patients underwent strabismus surgery combined with ptosis surgery,all patients achieved satisfactory results.·CONCLUSION:The careful and complete examination before surgery is important for treatment of ocular nerve palsy.·