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My eyes suddenly get heavy, it happens any time during the day. then i can't keep them open, it has happened twice now.

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Dr. Edward Stevenson answered

Worth an eye exam: you should be seen for this. it may simply be fatigue but there is a systemic illness than can start like this that needs medical monitoring

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

My eyes suddenly get heavy, it happens any time during the day. then i can't keep them open, it has happened twice now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Stevenson answered

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