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drooping eyelids periodically through out the day

hi there. im 33 years old. and a little over a month ago i started experiencing my eyelids drooping to halfway. each time it happens it lasts roughly 3 minutes then returns back to normal. my vision is not changing, that remains the same. it happens a fare few times through out the day and evening, any ideas as to whats going on? answers much appreciated, thankyou.
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There is a long list of reasons, but the thing that comes to mind is Myasthenia Gravis. Please make an appointment to be seen in the next few weeks with an ophthalmologist.
Sincerely,
Timothy D. McGarity, M.D.
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Thankyou so much for your answer. very much helpful and appreciated. x
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