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6 yr old daughter has been blinking excessively for 3 days. she said it's like hiccups. causes? docs appointment in 7days, should she be seen earlier?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Blepharospasm: yes- she should be seen and examined for a foreign body or eye irritation.

Dr Semel agreed

Answered 3/8/2020

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A member asked:

6 yr old daughter has been blinking excessively for 3 days. she said it's like hiccups. causes? docs appointment in 7days, should she be seen earlier?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Semel agreed

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