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  2. Apraxia of lid opening - Wikipedia

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    Manual lifting of the eyelid often resolves the problem and the lid is able to stay open. ALO was first clearly described as a distinct entity in 1965 as "a nonparalytic motor abnormality characterized by the patient's difficulty in initiating the act of lid elevation present only momentarily at the start of lid opening."

  3. Marcus Gunn phenomenon - Wikipedia

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    Inverse Marcus Gunn phenomenon is a rare condition [5] that causes the eyelid to fall upon opening of the mouth. In this case, trigeminal innervation to the pterygoid muscles of the jaw is associated with an inhibition of the branch of the oculomotor nerve to the levator palpebrae superioris, as opposed to stimulation in Marcus Gunn jaw-winking.

  4. Blepharospasm - Wikipedia

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    Blepharospasm usually begins with occasional twitches of both eyelids, which progress over time to forceful and frequent spasms and contractions of the eyelids. In severe episodes, the patient cannot open their eyelids (apraxia), which severely limits their daily activities. Prolonged closure of the eyelids may result in functional blindness. [4]

  5. David Mullich - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] Edu-Ware's Space game series were accused of violating the copyrights of Game Designers' Workshop's tabletop game Traveller. Mullich redesigned the games and started a new series called Empire. [4] Windfall: The Oil Crisis Game was an early simulation video game. [5] He eventually left Edu-Ware for Electric Transit. [6]

  6. Ptosis crutches - Wikipedia

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    Affected eyes do not have the ability to open and close properly. In severe cases, a person is not able to open the affected eyelid . [ 1 ] Ptosis eye crutches are tools installed to existing eyewear that support the affected eyelid, enabling the eyelid to stay open and allowing an individual to see.

  7. 65 Unsettling Medical Facts That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

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    Image credits: Ludwig_Vista2 #7. Endometriosis (tissue from the womb) is not cancer. But it can send out cells that spread through your internal organs and grow, stick your guts together or block ...

  8. Meige's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The visual disturbance is due solely to the forced closure of the eyelids. [citation needed] Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a form of focal dystonia that affects varying areas of the head and neck including the lower face, jaw, tongue and larynx. The spasms may cause the mouth to pull open, shut tight, or move repetitively.

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    Once installed, use it to open jars and lids of any size, from small nail polish bottles to bulky pickle jar lids and more. $11 at Walmart Explore More Buying Options