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Eye Twitching During Pregnancy
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Concerned about my mothers eye sight- cataracts & losing vision in eye during auras?
See an eye doctor: Cataracts are clouding of the natural lens of the eye. They are a reversible cause of decreased vision and should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist/cataract surgeon if they are interfering with vision. Auras describe a phenomenon of scintillating lights that begin on the side and move centrally. This is associated with migraines or just ocular migraines. See your dr. To rule out other causes. ...Read more
Eyelid Twitching (Definition)
Eyelid twitching, with the medical term of myokymia, is a rapid, involuntary contraction of a portion of the eyelid muscles due to nervous instability in which a portion of the nerves causing eyelid muscle to contract fire with no external cause. The condition is usually mild, and only felt by the patient without being observable to others. On rare occasions, the twitch can be observed. It is common in the middle adult years and is very rarely due to anything that ...Read more
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Eyes burning and pain during pregnancy is normal?
Eyes burning: Burning of the eyes is almost always due to irritation either from some dryness of the air, wind or pollution. Alternatively, you may have the dry eye syndrome. I suggest the frequent use of artificial tears which should give you substantial relief. ...Read more
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What would cause eye twitching, and blurry vision in one eye only. Happens daily although its worse during allergy season.
Stress: Eye twitching and blurry vision are 2 different symptoms that are usually unrelated. Most common cause of twitchy eyes are stress. If you also get clamps in your legs then your parathyroid and calcium should be checked. Blurry vision needs a complete eye exam. ...Read more
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Been to eye doc in July & oct. Both said eyes were fine. Now right eyelid twitches thoughout day. Is this eye problem? Eye lashes falling out in eye.
Myokymia: Not sure why you are losing eyelashes, but the root cause may be triggering what seems to be myokymia, which is usually benign muscular twitching secondary to eyestrain, fatigue, chemical imbalances, etc. Perhaps a dermatologist should check out the eyelash situation. ...Read more
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Left eye-lid twitching for 3 weeks. Eye doctor confirmed healthy eyes with power change. yet to buy glass. Twitching while rubbing and blinking fast?
Lid Myokymia: Twitching of the lid is usually associated with fatigue or dry eyes, but any irritation of the trigeminal nerve (CN 5) could cause a reflex contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle (CN 7 - facial nerve) , resulting in a fasciculation of the lid. In most cases this is benign, and relieved with rest and artificial tears. See an ophthalmologist for an eye examination if persists with new glasses. ...Read more
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Home remedies for blurred vision during early pregnancy?
None: There are no real home remedies for blurry vision in pregnancy. There can be an number of reasons for blurred vision including corneal changes during pregnancy, high blood pressure, high blood sugar etc. The vision changes should be addressed with the treating doctor. ...Read more
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Is facial waxing (eyebrow and upper lip) safe during early pregnancy (6-7 weeks)?
Yes: Waxing should have no affect on the pregnancy. ...Read more
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Could glaucoma eye pressure test be done before eye dilation?
Yes: Intraocular pressure should always be measured prior to dilation as it typically increases a little after dilation, especially when monitoring for glaucoma. There are a few conditions where it may be checked after and eye doctors will typically recheck pressures after dilation to ensure accuracy of their technician, but as a rule, this should be documented prior to dilation. ...Read more
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What happens during eye surgery in premature babies?
ROP?: I assume you're referring to retinopathy of prematurity? The issue is there is overgrowth of blood vessels in the retina that then constrict, causing a pulling on the retina. The surgery is a laser that zaps these blood vessels and eliminates the pulling. It doesn't harm anything except the vessels, being sent in directly through the lens. ...Read more
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Is getting eye pain and blurry vision normal during a headache?
Can be: This can happen with a migraine. See your doctor if you are concerned. ...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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Is it normal to feel little spasms and twitches in lower abdomen during early pregnancy. Also what feelings are normal during early pregnancy. ?
Yes: Your uterus is a muscle and it will spasm. Make sure not peeing all the time. If the pain goes to one side and is getting worse and you haven't had an ultrasound, get one. The risk of a pregnancy in the tube is about 1-2/1000 but needs to be dealt with. Otherwise generally nausea early. ...Read more
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What causes pheriphal vertigo during late pregnamcy?
Ask ENT expert: Vertigo is not a condition unique to pregnancy. If such a diagnosis has been given, it is best to first ask the physician who detected it. An OB might also have a copy of the consultation note to share. Take precautions to avoid falling. Contact your OB for further instructions. ...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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Sev.Vision changes, noticeable signs are black spots under eyes, tired eyes, have to strain to close one eye, if not strain results in eyelid twitching
Glasses: It is possible you may need a prescription for glasses. See your ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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34 weeks and 6days pregnant nipple stimulation by pumping breast can that cause labor?
Possibly: Nipple stimulation at term can cause labor by the release of oxytocin and is a trick that has been used for years to induce labor. ...Read more
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Does a baby's eye color change during pregnancy inside the mother?
No: Eye color is genetic but the final eye color does not occur until several months after the baby is born. ...Read more
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Sharp eye pain left side painfull to focus or to bright, eye often waters during happends also when esleep. Runny nose during red irritated blood vain?
Need evaluation.: Based on your symptoms its not possible to help you except by having a thorough examination by an ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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Why am I feeling baby movements very low as in my pelvic region during 26th week of pregnancy? Anterior lying placenta. First pregnancy.
Baby location: At 26 weeks gestation the very top of the uterus (fundal height) should be about 6 cm above your belly button. That means the baby will be laying pretty low down since you are only in the 2nd trimester. You can have your doctor verify for you at your next visit. ...Read more
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If the baby heart stops beating in utero during first trimester, will symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea, fatigue disappear almost immediately?
No: Symptoms of pregnancy that you list may take a few days after miscarriage to go away. It takes time for the hormone levels to come down. ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
Muscle Twitching (Definition)
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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