Eye twitching
Causes
Eye twitching (or myokymia, as it is called in medical speak) is an uncontrolled, impulsive and continuous contraction of muscles surrounding the eye and eyelids. It commonly affects the lower eye lid. The reason, why it starts suddenly and affects young, healthy individuals is still not known.
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Risk factors
There are several triggers that have been identified to initiate eye twitching. These are -
Treatment
If the twitch is persistent, your ophthalmologist may give you a mild muscle relaxant. Sometimes, a local botox injection may be given. Surgery may be required when medication, eye drops and botox treatment does not work. Read more about BOTOX – Facts you should know.
Complications
Most of the times, eye twitching will stop on its own. You just have to be patient. But, for some people, it can last for several days together. If twitching occurs in both the eyes together, then you could possibly have a condition that involves involuntary blinking which can progress to forceful blinking (also called blepharospasm). It’s better to consult an eye specialist in such a case.
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Prevention
Tips to prevent or relieve eye twitching are -
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