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A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Most eye twitching lasts only a few minutes, but sometimes an eyelid twitch can persist for days or longer. When your eyelid is twitching, you might think everyone else can see it.
But most eye twitches are subtle and are not easily seen by others. The medical term for eye twitching is myokymia. Sometimes, making minor changes to your diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of eye twitching or help make an eyelid twitch disappear.
Stress is probably the most common cause of eye twitching. Yoga, breathing exercises, spending time with friends or pets and getting more down time into your schedule are ways to reduce stress that may be causing your eyelid twitch. Lack of sleep, whether because of stress or some other reason, can trigger eye twitching. Catching up on your sleep and having a consistent sleep schedule can help. Eye strain — particularly digital eye strain from overuse of computers, tablets and smartphones — also is a common cause of eyelid twitching.
Follow the " rule" when using digital devices: Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen and allow your eyes to focus on a distant object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds or longer. Tests and Diagnosis These conditions are distinguished by a careful clinical examination. Treatment and Drugs Eyelid Twitch Minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. Reducing stress, using warm soaks, correction of any refractive error, and lubrication of the eye with artificial tears may help.
Some ophthalmologists recommend reducing caffeine usage. Blepharospasm Blepharospasm can be treated with medications, biofeedback, injection of botulinum toxin, and surgery. Medications and biofeedback are rarely successful in managing blepharospasm.
Botulinum toxin injections are now the most commonly recommended treatment for blepharospasm. Injection of botulinum toxin in very small quantities into the muscles around the eyes will stop the spasm. The injection works for several months but will slowly wear off and usually needs to be repeated 3 to 4 times each year. The treatment is very successful with few side effects.
On rare occasions when side effects occur, they include drooping of the eyelids or double vision. Side effects typically last 1 to 2 weeks while the good effects last 3 months.
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