Sounds During Eye Movement: Not From the Eyes Themselves

There are no physiological sounds generated by eye movement. Any perceived noises (clicking, popping, whooshing) originate elsewhere:

  • Eustachian tube opening (palatal myoclonus, TMJ).
  • Middle ear muscle contractions (tensor tympani, stapedius).
  • Vascular sounds (pulsatile tinnitus).
  • Cervical spine crepitus.

If bothersome, see an ENT or neurologist to identify the true source.

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