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Involuntary eye movement

2021-09-16 12:36:50
Hi Doctor Iam 29 year old women and recently started vlogging. From past 6 months I always have camera on my face and that is when I noticed that my right eye upper lid moved up and down without my knowledge when I chew food. Only happens when I look down and eat. I do not have sight issue or any other eye related issues. What could be the reason for such a involuntary eye movement. Is it anything dangerous?
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Its known as Marcus gun jaw winking phenomenon ..It is sometimes present by birth ..sometimes its acquired after a trauma to the nerves ..If its mild and cosmetically you dont have any issues then it can be left alone ...Its nothing to worry about

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