Frequent Brief Episodes Of in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#17379
SMLE Question #17379
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy is brought to clinic for frequent brief episodes of rapid eye blinking for 2 weeks. Episodes last a few seconds and occur many times daily. There is no eye pain, redness, tearing, or discharge. He remains fully responsive and speaks normally during events. There is no limb jerking, behavioral arrest, or post-event confusion. Physical and ocular examinations show normal visual acuity and no conjunctival or corneal abnormality. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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