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Not able to close left eye tightly

2020-12-18 15:20:08
When I close my eyes tightly though they close but my left eye does not close as tightly as right. I this some kind of nerve or facial weakness. Being suffering from dry eyes and neuropathic pain. Left eye strains on inner corner and opens less.
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Cannot close left eye properly can be due to left facial weakness Needs proper evaluation by a neurologist and examination

Answered2020-12-19 09:31:38

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Since when do you feel that left eye is not getting closed properly. Do you have any problems in left ear like discharge. Dry eyes can be due to many causes like using too much mobile or laptop . You should get one schirmer test done. It is a simple test done by opthalmologist .
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decrease your screen time.

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