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Can epilepsy cause eye twitching?
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Usually not.: Eye twitching can be due to essential blepharospasm (see blepharospasm.Org), stress (myokymia), other nerve problems such as aberrant regeneration. See an eyemd.
Answered 5/2/2014
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Yes: The eyes can certainly twitch during a seizure.
Answered 9/11/2013
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