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  2. 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.

  3. Flicker vertigo - Wikipedia

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    Blink rapidly; Experience rapid eye movements behind closed eyelids; Lose control of fine motor functions; Experience muscle rigidity; These effects are typically very minor and will most often subside within seconds once exposure to the strobe effect has ceased, though residual nausea and minor disorientation may be felt for several minutes.

  4. Closed-eye hallucination - Wikipedia

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    Closed-eye hallucinations and closed-eye visualizations (CEV) are hallucinations that occur when one's eyes are closed or when one is in a darkened room. They should not be confused with phosphenes, perceived light and shapes when pressure is applied to the eye's retina, or some other non-visual external cause stimulates the eye.

  5. Corneal reflex - Wikipedia

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    The corneal reflex, also known as the blink reflex or eyelid reflex, [1] is an involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea (such as by touching or by a foreign body), though it could result from any peripheral stimulus. Stimulation should elicit both a direct and consensual response (response of the opposite eye).

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

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    Why do cats blink? As we've mentioned, we humans blink to keep our eyes in good condition. And cats do it for much the same reason – to clear away dust and debris and to keep their little ...

  7. Mysterious 'Brain Zaps' Are Being Reported By Lexapro ... - AOL

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    Online, people claim they get brain zaps after stopping use of drugs like Lexapro (escitalopram), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Paxil (paroxetine), but they can happen when you stop taking any type ...

  8. Locked-in syndrome - Wikipedia

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    In children, the most common cause is a stroke of the ventral pons. [9]Unlike persistent vegetative state, in which the upper portions of the brain are damaged and the lower portions are spared, locked-in syndrome is essentially the opposite, caused by damage to specific portions of the lower brain and brainstem, with no damage to the upper brain.

  9. Why does 'Blink Twice' need a trigger warning? About the ...

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    Zoë Kravitz's new R-rated movie, "Blink Twice," has a trigger warning. On Aug. 21, the official Instagram account for the film, along with Amazon MGM Studios, released a statement that said the ...