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My eye has been twitching for a week what is it?

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Myokymia: Usually a benign flickering of the eyelid termed myokymia, which can be associated with chemical imbalance, medication reactions, eyestrain, fatigue, stress, etc. If it continues see an ophthalmologist.

Answered 6/2/2015

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