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  2. Blepharospasm - Wikipedia

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    Particularly when associated with dry eyes, blepharospasm may be relieved with warm compresses, eye drops, and eye wipes. [40] [41] A Japanese study showed that warm compresses containing menthol were more effective in increasing tear film. [42] Drugs used to treat blepharospasm are anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, baclofen, and tetrabenazine ...

  3. Meige's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    drawing back (retraction) of the corners of the mouth; deviation or protrusion of the tongue. jaw pain; difficulties eating and drinking; difficulties speaking ; Blepharospasm symptoms. the first symptom to appear is an increased rate of blinking [2] uncontrollable squinting/closing of eyes; light sensitivity (photophobia)

  4. Blinking - Wikipedia

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    Blinking is a bodily function; it is a semi-autonomic rapid closing of the eyelid. [1] A single blink is determined by the forceful closing of the eyelid or inactivation of the levator palpebrae superioris and the activation of the palpebral portion of the orbicularis oculi, not the full open and close.

  5. Moebius syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Often, frequent lubrication with eye drops is sufficient to combat dry eye that results from impaired blinking. Surgery can correct crossed eyes, protect the cornea via tarsorraphy, and improve limb and jaw deformities. Sometimes called smile surgery by the media, muscle transfers grafted from the thigh to the corners of the mouth can be ...

  6. Visual snow syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Visual snow syndrome is often linked to heightened neural sensitivity in the visual system and may require diagnosis and treatment, as it could be associated with underlying eye conditions or neurological disorders. [citation needed] In summary: Visual snow as a temporary occurrence under certain conditions is normal and doesn't require ...

  7. Entoptic phenomenon - Wikipedia

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    A phosphene is the perception of light without light actually entering the eye, for instance caused by pressure applied to the closed eyes. A phenomenon that could be entoptical if the eyelashes are considered to be part of the eye is seeing light diffracted through the eyelashes.

  8. Why do cats blink? And does blinking slowly help with feline ...

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    A ginger cat with its eyes almost closed It's probably safe to say that we've already established that cats blink. However they don't quite do it in the same way that we do.

  9. Visual release hallucinations - Wikipedia

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    [8] [9] Visual hallucinations generally appear when the eyes are open, fading once the visual gaze shifts. [4] It is widely claimed that sensory deprivation is instrumental in the progression of CBS. [10] During episodes of inactivity, hallucinations are more likely to occur. [4]