Question 1

i have a mild eye darting/rolling tic. can this damage my eyes/vision or my brain? sometimes i get a mild headache but that is it. i am a 16 y/o male

Accepted Answer

Tic disorders don't: normally cause neurological damage--they are the result of insufficient neurological inhibition.   Awareness of the tic aura (sensation just prior to the urge to move) helps diminish the frequency and intensity of the movement.   Meds can help but you'll need to experiment, as there is no specific medication cure.   Check with your eye MD (Ophthalmologist), who may refer you to a neurologist.

Question 2

my 5 year old son has facial tics (eye rolling, head jerks, moving his jaw to the side) non-stop since june 2013. what could this be? i have a video.

Accepted Answer

Likely tics: These may just be tics but tics should not be "non stop".  It could also be a type of seizure or other neurologic disorder.  See your pediatrician in the next week.

Question 3

non-stop facial tics in 5yr old. ct scan/eeg normal. constant eye rolling, head jerks & jaw movement. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Very unusual: Nonstop is unusual.  While people usually think of tourette syndrome, there are other tic disorders of childhood. There is also a postviral syndrome of opsoclonus-myoclonus,  which can be seen in other conditions (neuroblastoma).  Sounds like the child needs to see a pediatric neurologist.

Question 4

can children's benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause an eye twitching tic?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: If the eye twitching happens soon after giving the medicine (and does not occur at other times), and the child is not taking other meds, it is probably the cause. I would avoid it in the future if possible.

Question 5

do you think its a possibility i have tourettes? i have the symptoms to be diagnosed, i just want input. my tics since age 10: head jerk, hand flap, blinking tic, hitting arm, eye roll, sniffing, sneeze sound, click sound, tiao, wooh, etc.

Accepted Answer

That might be it.: Pediatric Neurologist can help. Some of them will see college-aged patients. Otherwise, a general Neurologist can help. Tics and Tourette Syndrome are sort of similar disorders, different degrees of severity. Unfortunately there hasn't been any good treatments, but maybe some new ones that Neurologists learn about before other doctors know about. Also, look up PANDAS (the disorder, not the bears).

Question 6

how can i stop a tic in my eye?

Accepted Answer

Could be nerves: A tic can be due to nerve issue.  It can be acquired or you are born with it.  If you have some mild eye lid spasm, on occasion dry eyes could be the cause of lid spasm.  Using moisture, heat pack and lid scrap with baby shampoo could help dry eyes and lid spasm.  But, tic or spasm could be nerve related, you may want to consult your doctor.

Question 7

what are the causes of eye tics?

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Eye tics: Eye tics or random eye blinking or eye movements can occur due to many issues.  See an eye doctor for further evaluation.

Question 8

is it normal to have?an eye tic for?longer than a month?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eye tic longer than a month does not cause any problems to the health of eye.

Question 9

10month baby tic/twitch, responsive after, eyes are open, does randomly 4 times a day depends, sometimes more, this just started happening 2 days ago?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Abnormal movements in children should always be evaluated.  They may be nothing, or may be something as serious as a seizure.  You should see your doctor right away.  Good luck!

Question 10

my 7 yr old is starting to tic. he  started to blink his eyes three weeks ago now it's progressing and getting worse.  he seems to do it once a minute?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Is he on medication? Tics are a side effect of some medications. They can also be a marker of something more serious in the brain. He needs to be evaluated.

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A member asked:

I have a mild eye darting/rolling tic. can this damage my eyes/vision or my brain? sometimes i get a mild headache but that is it. i am a 16 y/o male

A member asked:

My 5 year old son has facial tics (eye rolling, head jerks, moving his jaw to the side) non-stop since june 2013. what could this be? i have a video.

A member asked:

Non-stop facial tics in 5yr old. ct scan/eeg normal. constant eye rolling, head jerks & jaw movement. what could this be?

A member asked:

Can children's benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause an eye twitching tic?

A member asked:

Do you think its a possibility i have tourettes? i have the symptoms to be diagnosed, i just want input. my tics since age 10: head jerk, hand flap, blinking tic, hitting arm, eye roll, sniffing, sneeze sound, click sound, tiao, wooh, etc.

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How can i stop a tic in my eye?

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What are the causes of eye tics?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have?an eye tic for?longer than a month?

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10month baby tic/twitch, responsive after, eyes are open, does randomly 4 times a day depends, sometimes more, this just started happening 2 days ago?

A member asked:

My 7 yr old is starting to tic. he started to blink his eyes three weeks ago now it's progressing and getting worse. he seems to do it once a minute?

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