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Eyelid twitch



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Eyelid twitch

Alternative Names:

Eyelid spasm; Eye twitch; Blepherospasm; Twitch - eyelid
Treatment:

Eyelid twitching usually disappears without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may help:

  • Get more sleep.
  • Drink less caffeine.
  • Lubricate your eyes with eye drops.

If twitching is severe, small injections of Botulinum toxin can temporarily cure the spasms.


Support Groups:


For additional information and support, see www.blepharospasm.org (Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation). They can be reached at 409-832-0788.


Expectations (prognosis):

The twitches usually stop within a week.


Complications:

Permanent eye injury from unrecognized cornea injury is possible, but rare.


Calling your health care provider:

Call your primary care physician or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) if:

  • Your eyelid twitching does not go away within one week.
  • The twitching involves other parts of your face.
  • You have redness, swelling, or a discharge from your eye.
  • The twitching completely closes your eyelid.
  • Your upper eyelid is drooping.



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