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Understanding Eye Movement Issues Linked to Smoking: A Guide

Smoking causes involuntary upward eye movement? Smoking can lead to various eye issues, including a condition known as nystagmus, which is characterized by involuntary eye movements, such as the eyes drifting upward. This can be caused by several factors related to smoking, inclu...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical evaluation.

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Understanding Eye Movement in Comatose Patients: What It Means

Eye fixation after coma? Hello, doctor. Before I ask my question, I would like to describe the situation. My father suffered a myocardial infarction on November 3rd and was deprived of oxygen for about 15-20 minutes. He has not regained consciousness since then. However, in the p...


Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, the situation you described may also involve involuntary eye movements (i.e., not under the conscious control of the cerebral cortex), which does not necessarily indicate true wakefulness.

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Understanding Nystagmus: Causes, Treatment, and When It Occurs

Nystagmus What is nystagmus, what are its causes, what are the treatment options, and in what situations might this condition occur?


Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello, Miss Momo has involuntary eye movements, with the causes often being unknown. However, it is more certain that there is damage to the brain nerves that inhibit eye movement. Alternatively, it could be due to poor vision from a young age, leading to underdevelopment of the ...

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