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Eye Drooping And Twitching
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What causes eye lid twitching?

Eye lid twitch: This is benign, but annoying at times and will usually resolve itself. It is often associated with fatigue, anxiety or tension. A refraction should be performed to resolve an associated untreated refractive error. ...Read more
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Muscle twitching is caused by minor muscle contractions in the area, or uncontrollable twitching of a muscle group that is served by a single motor nerve fiber. Muscle twitches are minor and often go unnoticed. Some are common and normal. Others are signs of ...Read more
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Random eye lid twitch?

Very common: Twitching of the eyelid muscle is a common thing and usually nothing to worry about. It may get worse with fatigue, stress or too much caffeine. If you develop any other problems such as double vision or other nerve problems then you should be evaluated by an eye doctor. ...Read more
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Only lower eye lid eye lashes fall and itching red eyes?

Inflammatory: Many causes for this, from autoimmune to inflammatory to malignancy. Would recommend seeing an eyelid specialist for this. ...Read more
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Numbness around left eye, tingling on side of nose, eye seems to droop?

Possible stroke: When did this start and how long has it been going on.? You could be describing symptoms of a stroke or TIA or it might be a case of Bell's Palsy. If this just happened you should get someone to take you to an emergency facility. ...Read more
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Spasms and twitching under left eye socket.

Pretty Common.: Such twitching is common and usually benign. Related to stress, meds, stimulants, sleep deprivation, etc. Unless this is progressive (becoming more frequent and involving larger areas of your face or other areas of your body) it requires no further evaluation. ...Read more
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Can extreme anger cause eye blinking or eyelid twitching?

Maybe: You are describing myokymia - an involuntary twitching of the skin around the eyelids. It's believed to be related to lack of sleep, stress, and caffeine use. Change these risk factors and it should abate. ...Read more
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Fluorometholone for lower eyelid movement/pulsating or twitching?

Have not heard: Of that. Fml (fluorometholone) is a steroid medication for inflammation. ...Read more
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I am experiencing muscle twitching and fatigue. Muscle twitching in calfskin and feet. Top eye lid twitching left eye for over a month.

Maybe fatigue: This may be a fatigue related due to a sleep disorder. It depends on your general health and how you sleep and what other medical conditions you have. See your physician ...Read more
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Does refractive amblyopia cause a drooping eye lid, or do drooping eyelids cause amblyopia?

Amblyopia.: Refractive amblyopia is caused by an uncorrected need for glasses in a child. A droopy eyelid can also cause amblyopia. ...Read more
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Can dry eye syndrome cause eyelid twitches?

Dry eye twitching: A common cause of eyelid or eye twitching is dry eye. A trial of artificial tears +/- omega 3 vitamins often relieves the symptoms. More serious causes of eyelid twitching should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist if the symptoms do not resolve with tears. http://fleye.com/store/artificial-tears/retaine-mgd.html. ...Read more
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Flourometholone for eyelid movement/pulsating or twitching?
Not likely: Eyelid muscle action depends upon the interaction of the neuromuscular connections in the lids. Fluorometholone is a steroid anti-inflammatory used topically and is effective for immune based inflammation of the eye surface and sometimes the eye interior. It will not penetrate the lid skin to reach the neuromuscular bundles and so will have no effect on twitching, etc ...Read more
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Eye spasm for the past one week. Right eye only, below eye brow ,eye lid area?

Several causes: Eyelid twitching is very common, and often occurs from stress, fatigue, lack of sleep, and overuse of stimulants such as caffeine or decongestants. Local eye irritation can also add to this, such as dry eye, allergy, and blepharitis (eyelid infection, inflammation). Eyestrain and excessive reading can contribute. Try reducing the stress/stimulant factors, and get an eye exam for the other causes. ...Read more
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My eye is twitching in corner of my eye?

Eye twitching: Otherwise known as blepharospasm. Can be treated. See your doctor. ...Read more
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Droopy lid, sudden facial numbness?

Possible emergency: You need to see a doctor as soon as possible to rule out worrisome things such as stroke. ...Read more
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What causes eye twitching and dizziness?
Not related: Eye twitching is caused by a nerve firing off and usually only lasts a few days---no treatment for it. This does not relate to dizziness. If this persists, see your family doc. ...Read more
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Headache, drowsiness, pressure behind right eye, uncontrollable shaking in head/neck, uncontrollable twitching with eyes, body muscles contract?

See your doctor now: All of these symptoms are not normal. Not sure if your eye muscle twitching contracting is in unison with your body or not? Independently, twitching of the eyes can be benign if it's myokymia and caused by tiredness or exertion. However, it seems you need a physical exam in which your doctor can assess your eyes too, and give you a medical plan to follow. S/he may need to order labs too. ...Read more
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Blurry left eye and dilated pupil after conjunctivitis (pink eye). Is this normal?

No: You need to see an ophthalmologist to find out what is going on. Pink eye does not cause a dilated pupil. ...Read more
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Sudden droopy eyelid of only one eye after eye drops at doctor?

Side effect of drops: This is usually caused by the eyedrops used during you eye exam. These can sometime cause temporary weakness of the eyelid muscles. This should resolve with time. If it persists you should return to your doctor for evaluation. ...Read more
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Heart palpatations and blurry vision of right eye?

See doctor: Heart palpitations can be nothing serious or can be a sign of significant heart disease. You need an EKG and blood tests done. You may need to see a cardiologist. Blurry vision in one eye is not normal and you need an eye exam by an ophthalmologist to determine the cause. Don't delay, see your doctor as soon as possible ...Read more
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Rapid jerking eye movement in both eyes?

Nystagmus: Rapid jerking eye movement in both eyes, called nystagmus may be congenital (from birth) or may be due to a problem in the lower part of the brain or inner ear. It should be checked by an ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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