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My 7 month old son sometimes blinks with one eye (his left one). he has done this since he was 10 weeks old. what causes it?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Asymmetry: Of his automatic nervous system. This can occur because the diet is inadequate in vitamin content.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

My 7 month old son sometimes blinks with one eye (his left one). he has done this since he was 10 weeks old. what causes it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

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