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A member asked:

What could be the cause of the random twitching of my eyelids? is it serious? it's not painful or anything.

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Blepharospasm: It can be treated with medication. Its uncontrolled muscle twitching. It could also progress to facial spasm . May see a neurologist.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Myokimia: Depending on the degree of the twitching can be benign muscle fiber twitching or something more serious such as blepharospasm which a sustained muscular contraction or dystopia -- best to check with your doctor.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/26/2014

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