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I had corrective surgery on my right eye for strabismus nearly 8 years ago & it recently has begun to twitch sporadically. are they related?

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Doubt it: If the eyelid is twitching, that is myokymia and is benign. It may be caused by fatigue, stress, and caffeine among other things. There is no relation to strabismus surgery.

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Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Jodi Luchs answered

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Not likely: The twitching is not likely related to the previous surgery, but see your eye doctor to be sure.

Answered 8/13/2013

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