what is myokymia of the eye?
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Eyelid twitching (myokymia) affects only the eyelid. This type of twitch or spasm is very common and happens to most people at one time or another. It can involve either the upper or lower lid, but usually only one eye at a time. The eye twitching can range from barely noticeable to bothersome.
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Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is blockage or some other abnormality of the meibomian glands so they don't secrete enough oil into the tears. Because the tear film on the surface of the eye then evaporates too quickly, MGD is associated with dry eye syndrome.
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It refers to inflammation of your conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inner surface of your eyelid and covers the white part of your eye. The condition is very common, especially in children. The inflammation caused by conjunctivitis can make it feel like there's something in your eye.
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Nystagmus is a condition that causes involuntary, rapid movement of one or both eyes. It often occurs with vision problems, including blurriness. This condition is sometimes called “dancing eyes.”
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Myotonic Dystrophy. Myotonic dystrophy is an inherited disorder of muscle weakness and wasting characterized by sustained, involuntary muscle contractions. These involuntary contractions arise in response to voluntary muscle use or percussion of the muscle.
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Strabismus, more commonly known as cross-eyed or wall-eyed, is a vision condition in which a person can not align both eyes simultaneously under normal conditions. One or both of the eyes may turn in, out, up or down. ... Strabismus Definition by Expert Eye Doctor; Strabismus Treatments; Strabismus Surgery.
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is sometimes also called blepharitis. Generically, it refers to inflammation of the eyelids and is by far the most common cause of dry eyes. It can lead to red, flaky skin on the eyelids and sore, red, gritty eyes.
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Sharp or sudden pain in the eye is usually due to debris in or around the eye. It's commonly described as an aching, stabbing, or burning feeling within the eye itself. Sharp pain can also be caused by more serious conditions such as uveitis or glaucoma.
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What is nystagmus? Nystagmus is a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements. These movements often result in reduced vision and depth perception and can affect balance and coordination. These involuntary eye movements can occur from side to side, up and down, or in a circular pattern.
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Pinguecula. Pingueculae are small yellow-white bumps on the eyeball. They're deposits of fat, calcium, or protein. These bumps are fairly common in middle-aged and older adults.
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Nystagmus is a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements. These movements often result in reduced vision and depth perception and can affect balance and coordination. These involuntary eye movements can occur from side to side, up and down, or in a circular pattern.
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of nine genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of muscles used during voluntary movement. Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is one of the muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form seen in adults and is suspected to be among the most common forms overall.
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Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is a condition in which the eyes don't look towards an object together. One of the eyes may look in or out, or turn up or down. The eye turning can occur all of the time or only sometimes, such as during stressful situations or illness.
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Nystagmus is nearly always caused by a problem inside the ear or brain called vestibular disease, more specifically, it's most commonly caused by a problem called 'old dog vestibular disease'. Congenital nystagmus.
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What are sticky eyes? If you have allergies or a cold, you may have woken up with wet or crusted discharge in your eyes. This discharge can cause your eyes to become so wet or gummy that it may feel like your eyes are glued shut. This symptom is also referred to as sticky eyes.
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Yoke muscles are the primary muscles in each eye that accomplish a given version (eg, for right gaze, the right lateral rectus and left medial rectus muscles). Each extraocular muscle has a yoke muscle in the opposite eye to accomplish versions into each gaze position.
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Dilating eyedrops (called mydriatics) are used to dilate, or enlarge, the pupils of your eyes so that your eye doctor can see the inside of your eye in detail.