{"id":15112,"date":"2021-07-04T10:59:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T10:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=15112"},"modified":"2021-07-27T10:38:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T10:38:58","slug":"myokymia-eye-twitch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/eyelid-conditions\/myokymia-eye-twitch\/","title":{"rendered":"Myokymia (Eye Twitch)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Has your eyelid suddenly begun to twitch? If so, then you\u2019ve experienced a condition called myokymia.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Myokymia, eyelid twitching, affects only the eyelid, this spasm or twitch is fairly common and affects most people at some point in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The eye twitch normally affects only one eye at a time and might involve\u00a0 either the lower or upper lid. The twitching of the eyes can be subtle or irritating. It\u00a0 typically stops after a few minutes, but it can happen again after a few hours, days, or longer period of time.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What causes myokymia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eyelid spasms can happen for no apparent reason. The cause is rarely investigated because they are rarely an indicator of a significant health problem.<\/p>\n<p>However, the following factors may cause or aggravate eyelid twitches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stress<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eyelid strain<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eye irritation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lack of sleep<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Medication side effects<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Physical exertion<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use of caffeine, tobacco or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other conditions that sometimes cause e eyelid twitching:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dry eyes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Uveitis<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blepharitis<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Light sensitivity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Corneal abrasion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the spasms become chronic, you may have a condition called &#8220;benign essential blepharospasm,&#8221; which refers to involuntary blinking or winking.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced any eye twitching, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>contact an eye doctor near you<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/eyelid-conditions\/what-is-a-stye\/\">What is a Stye?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Complications of myokymia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Very rarely, eyelid spasms are a symptom of a more serious nerve or brain disorder. When eyelid twitches are a result of these more serious conditions, they\u2019re almost always accompanied by other symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Nerve and brain disorders that may cause eyelid twitches include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cervical dystonia<\/b> &#8211; causes the head to twist into uncomfortable positions and the neck to randomly spasm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bell\u2019s palsy<\/b> &#8211; also known as facial palsy, is a condition that causes one side of your face to droop downward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dystonia<\/b> &#8211; causes unexpected muscle spasms and the affected area\u2019s body part to contort or twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/b> &#8211; can cause balance problems, muscle stiffness, trembling limbs, and difficulty speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/b> &#8211; a disease of the central nervous system that causes movement and cognitive problems, as well as fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourette syndrome<\/b> &#8211; characterized by verbal tics and involuntary movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How is myokymia treated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Most eye twitches go away without treatment in a few days or weeks. However, if they don\u2019t stop, try to eliminate or decrease potential causes.<\/p>\n<p>The most common causes of eyelid twitching are fatigue, caffeine and stress. To ease eye twitching, you might want to try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Applying a warm compress to your eyes when a spasm begins<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Keeping your eye surfaces lubricated with over-the-counter eye drops or artificial tears<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Drinking less caffeine<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Getting enough sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To treat benign essential blepharospasm, botulinum toxin (Botox injections) are sometimes used to ease severe spasms for a few months. However, as the effects of the injection wear off, you may need further injections.<\/p>\n<p>Another option to treat more severe cases of benign essential blepharospasm is a myectomy, a surgery that removes some of the muscles and nerves in the eyelids.<\/p>\n<p>Twitches related to lack of sleep, stress and other lifestyle factors have the best outlook. If an underlying health condition is the reason, the best method to stop the twitching is to address the underlying condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627467780135000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_r2Z--86eQhGm8b1UcD-6JZmvFQ\">Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Schedule an appointment<\/b> <\/a>with an eye doctor near you who can diagnose myokymia and prescribe the best treatment for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has your eyelid suddenly begun to twitch? 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