Why does my eyelid get stuck?

April 25, 2016
Asked By:01b542 in Latham, NY

Sometimes when i blink or sneeze my eyelid gets stuck and feels like i cant open it all the way. It makes me look weird and is embarrassing. Sometimes my eyelid stays half closed for about 5 seconds.

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April 26, 2016

Answer: What you are describing is called apraxia of eyelid opening.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 26, 2016

Answer: What you are describing is called apraxia of eyelid opening.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 26, 2016

Answer: Irritation in the conjunctiva can cause the eyelid to get temporarily stuck.

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April 26, 2016

Answer: Irritation in the conjunctiva can cause the eyelid to get temporarily stuck.

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