Introduction: Idiopathic facial nerve palsy is a common neurologic condition but episodes of ophthalmoplegia in these patients are uncommon.
Materials and methods: Retrospective case series.
Results: Three patients with facial nerve palsy with unusual features, including ophthalmoplegia, are described.
Conclusion: Recurrent episodes, familial tendency, and associated ophthalmoplegia are uncommon in patients with idiopathic facial nerve palsy.