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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.
Answered 4/25/2021
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Eye shaking : I suppose since it is voluntary then nothing to worry about
Answered 4/3/2018
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