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What are the causes of eye tics?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

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

Answered 1/13/2013

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