DISTURBANCES of eye movements frequently confront the physician with puzzling diagnostic problems. First of all, the examiner must determine whether the abnormal function of eye muscles is the result ...

Congenital loss of innervation to the extra-ocular muscles (EOMs) can have a profound effect on the target muscle. This has been well recognised in Duane's retraction syndrome. However, it has been ...

Duane syndrome, also known as Duane's syndrome, Duane retraction syndrome, or Stilling-Turk syndrome, is a rare eye disorder some people are born with. The muscles and nerves around your eye don't ...

Oculomotor nerve palsy is a nerve condition that affects your vision. It can lead to double vision and difficulties using both eyes together. A weakness in the oculomotor nerves causes this condition, ...

Hypotropia is when one eye tilts downward. It’s often caused by problems with the muscles around your eyes or the nerves that control them. Hypotropia falls into a group of conditions called ...

Sixth nerve palsy is a nerve disorder. When your sixth nerve isn't working properly, it causes problems with the movement of your eye. Sixth nerve palsy is also known as lateral rectus palsy. Palsy is ...

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as ALS, is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that affects all voluntary muscles in the body leading to paralysis and breathing difficulties. Eye ...

Low levels of magnesium, potassium, or Vitamin B12 are linked to muscle spasms, which may play a role in the occurrence of ...

If the twitching becomes persistent or is associated with other symptoms, it may require medical evaluation by an eye specialist.