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Keep abreast with the latest news related to Ptosis there are 42 news items on Ptosis that covers updates, breakthroughs and in-depth reports.

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Ptosis/dropping eyelid occurs due to the weakness of muscles, or lack of nerve supply to the muscle that is responsible for raising the upper eye lid. Ptosis gives an appearance of droopy eyes.

How Brain Inflammation After Infections Triggers Muscle Weakness

How Brain Inflammation After Infections Triggers Muscle Weakness

Key targets for preventing or treating muscle weakness linked to brain inflammation have been identified

Statin Use Linked to Muscle Weakness

Statin Use Linked to Muscle Weakness

The MHRA advised statin users to monitor for new or worsening myasthenia gravis symptoms and promptly seek medical guidance if such symptoms arise.

Hidden Origins of Spontaneous Eye Movements in Albinism

Hidden Origins of Spontaneous Eye Movements in Albinism

For individuals with albinism, the occurrence of pendular nystagmus not only impairs vision but also poses challenges in maintaining social eye contact.

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Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Muscle Weakness

Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Muscle Weakness

Can low vitamin D levels cause muscle weakness? Yes, improper absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body increases the risk of muscle weakness.

Brain Diseases can be Detected by Eye Movements

Brain Diseases can be Detected by Eye Movements

Scientists can infer a lot from analyzing eye movements, and a new artificial intelligence-based tracker should help them learn even more.

Can We Predict Muscle Weakness Occurring Due To Aging?

Can We Predict Muscle Weakness Occurring Due To Aging?

Biological mechanisms and biomarkers that make a person more susceptible to muscle weakness later in life discovered.

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Eye Movement Test Helps Confirm Brain Aging Effects

Eye Movement Test Helps Confirm Brain Aging Effects

A new test, using measurements of eye movements, provides an improved method of investigating inhibitory control, and has applied to study the effects of ageing on this ability.

Link Between Creativity and Eye Movements Discovered

Link Between Creativity and Eye Movements Discovered

People blink more often when they walk around compared to being at rest, found new research.

Eye Movement Test Indicates Sleep Deprivation

Eye Movement Test Indicates Sleep Deprivation

New biomarker to avoid safety risk for the sleep deprived has been discovered. Lack of sleep can be dangerous.

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Tiny Eye Movements Play a Role in Contrast Vision

Tiny Eye Movements Play a Role in Contrast Vision

Small eye movements that we are unaware of play a significant role in contrast sensitivity, reveal new findings.

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Anatomy of Eye

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Amblyopia is the loss of one eye''s ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.

Diplopia or double vision is a type of visual impairment in which two images of the same object are formed. Diplopia results in blurry vision and double vision, interfering with daily activities.