Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 could do the same thing.  It usually doesn't indicate any other eye problem.  If it happens involuntarily, you should see your eye md for an exam.

Question 2

can you give me advice with headache, when i closed my eyes i felt that my eyeballs were involuntary rolling around. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Headaches can cause different symptoms in different people:ie, feeling your eyes rolling around. Be sure to see your MD to get a neurologic exam if headaches are new, wake you from sleep or only on 1 side. See Eyedoc2020@blogspot.com "Headache Diet" for possible solutions to help.

Question 3

frequently i get a single involuntary jerk in my lower back when laying down,  causing me to see white n black geometric like patterns when my eyes are shut, no pain n not the same as hypnic jerk which i have also experienced. what could cause this?

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Nothing serious: Jerking of various muscles when falling asleep is common and harmless. The cause is not clear.
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Question 4

what are possible causes of involuntary eye widening?

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Pupils bigger: Your pupils can become bigger from certain drugs such as atropine, opiates (narcotics), from fear and intense emotion.  Also when you are in dim light.

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 to generate voluntary forced movements of our own eyes, called saccades, and can mimic nystagmus, however, the velocities and implicit times in generating voluntary saccades are much less than those of involuntary pursuit movements and nystagmus.

Question 6

eyes goes back involuntary headaches etc due to pseudo tumor. after lp symptoms returned but more prominent and worse could there be more to it?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor: diagnosis is made after multiple tests, including an MRI so I do not think there is anything else, you might need medication (Diamox)

Question 7

in the last year i have developed a eye twitch. i dont realise i do it but its noticable to others, its like an involuntary hard blink.

Accepted Answer

Does it bother you?: Is it a big social problem for you?
Discuss with your GP for possibly a neurology referral if concerned

Question 8

my eyes move back and forth very fast involuntary?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: This may be a sign of a neurologic problem, please see your pediatrician today. If this has just occurred you can also go to the ED for further evaluation.

Question 9

sometimes my head involuntary shakes and causes my eyes to briefly close. could this be tourette's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Head: There are many causes for head shaking. You should see a neurologist to check it out as soon as possible

Question 10

for the past week my one eye goes into an involuntary, spasmodic twitch. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid twitching: Eyelid twitching is often due to any cause of eye irritation, stimulant use, stress, lack of sleep, neurologic disease, and other issues.  Try using frequent artificial tears, getting adequate sleep and minimize stress, and stop stimulant use.  If this persists, see an eye doctor.

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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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Can you give me advice with headache, when i closed my eyes i felt that my eyeballs were involuntary rolling around. what could this be?

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Frequently i get a single involuntary jerk in my lower back when laying down, causing me to see white n black geometric like patterns when my eyes are shut, no pain n not the same as hypnic jerk which i have also experienced. what could cause this?

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What are possible causes of involuntary eye widening?

A member asked:

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

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Eyes goes back involuntary headaches etc due to pseudo tumor. after lp symptoms returned but more prominent and worse could there be more to it?

A member asked:

In the last year i have developed a eye twitch. i dont realise i do it but its noticable to others, its like an involuntary hard blink.

A member asked:

My eyes move back and forth very fast involuntary?

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Sometimes my head involuntary shakes and causes my eyes to briefly close. could this be tourette's syndrome?

A member asked:

For the past week my one eye goes into an involuntary, spasmodic twitch. what can this be?

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