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Why do my eyes keep rolling up in the back of my head?

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It is normal: Eyes rolling up when you close or attempt to close your eyes is a rather normal phenomenon called "Bell's" phenomenon. Some people will have a stronger Bell's than others.

Dr Elhalis agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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