I can voluntarily shake my eyes Is this normal

Question 1

I can voluntarily shake my eyes. is this normal?

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Yes: Voluntary nystagmus is possible -- often quoted 8% of the population can induce it (usually convergence) high frequency and hard to sustain.

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Eye shaking : I suppose since it is voluntary then nothing to worry about

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Question 2

Randomly from time to time my eyes shake really crazy side to side then it will stop and go back to normal, why does it do that? how do i get it to st

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Shaking eyes: There are several possibilities: if this is lifelong, it might be a variant of nystagmus, a condition of "dancing eyes" due to low vision or a nervou... Read More

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Nystagmus: Shaking eyes can be from many causes. Sometimes people are born with this issue, medications can also be the culprit. Eye strain can also cause this... Read More

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Periodic nystagmus: The medical term for eye shaking is nystagmus. Nystagmus is most often due to problems in the balance mechanism in the inner ear. If your eye shakin... Read More

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Question 3

My eyes can shake when i focus on something is this normal if so please tell me about it.

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Nystagmus?: Get checked to see if you have nystagmus and to determine tha cause.

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Get it checked by MD: It depends what you mean by shaking.Do you mean the the eye ball is moving/jumping or the eye lid is twithing.I suggest you get it checked by your doc... Read More

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Question 4

I can shake my eyes back and forth at a rapid pace, not like nystagmus, but sometimes it's involuntary. is this normal?

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Yes: Up to 8% of college age students (about 1 out of 10) were able to produce "voluntary nystagmus" in one study, and most of them had a relative who coul... Read More

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Question 5

I heard that nystagmus is involuntary. but i can shake my eyes! is it a neurological condition?

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Yes: Nystagmus is a complicated condition with many causes ranging from congenital to acquired and is involuntary. We do, however, have the normal ability... Read More

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Question 6

What causes people's eyes to shake when they're angry?

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Endorphins: Endorphins (epinephrine/norepinephrine) are released when a person is angered and this causes your muscles to shake.

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Question 7

What does it mean if your eyes shake from side to side on their own?

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Nystagmus: It means your central vision is not good and the eye is in a constant saccadic movement to find better vision. It happens in macular hypoplasia (mal... Read More

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Question 8

I can shake my eyes. will i damage the nerves if i shake my eyes too much?

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Depends: This depends on how vigorously you shake the eyes. As with any part of the human body, trauma is not well tolerated. The eye is securely attached to... Read More

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Question 9

My daughter eyes shake and one turn in?

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See your doctor: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic... Read More

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Question 10

What can cause eyes to quiver or shake back and forth rapidly?

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?nystagmus: Would have to do a direct exam to be precise here, but might have nystagmus or even opsoclonus. Best to see an ophthalmologist or neurologist, and ge... Read More

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I can voluntarily shake my eyes Is this normal