A 21-year-old male asked:
what causes my eyelid to twitch?
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Dr. Jon Fishburn answered
30 years experience Ophthalmology
Ocular irritation: Likely causes of twitching of the eyelid (eyelid myokymia )are related to ocular surface irritation, whether its from dry eyes, eyelid inflammation, allergies, dust, wind, medications, or stress. First trial artificial tears 4-6 times per day. Warm compresses and lid massages may also help. See an eye md if these don't help.
Answered on Jun 15, 2015
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rajesh Khanna answered
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Stress: Also consider electrolyte imbalance,
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Goldman answered
55 years experience Rheumatology
Usually fatigue: This suggest fatigue and woudl look fo rthat cause first. Other cuases such as neurologic can be suggested.
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