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Is it normal to have my eyelid tremor or shake when i shut only one of them? doesnt happen with both only when i close one and keep the other open?

Q: is it normal to have my eyelid tremor or shake when i shut only one of them? doesnt happen with both only when i close one and keep the other open?

: You may have orbital myokymia which is self limited and benign, but if this causes distress, see an ophthalmologist and get a full examination.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You may have orbital myokymia which is self limited and benign, but if this causes distress, see an ophthalmologist and get a full examination.

Answered 8/15/2021

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Dr. George Yanik answered

yes this type of muscle fasciculation is normal

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have my eyelid tremor or shake when i shut only one of them? doesnt happen with both only when i close one and keep the other open?

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