Question:
What is wrong when your eyelid keeps jumping every so often?
Answer:
Minor eyelid twitching is common and happens spontaneously. This conditio n is thought to be related to stress and/or fatigue. Minor eyelid twitches do not require treatment because they usually disappear on their own. Reducing stress, increasing your amount of sleep and decreasing caffeine intake may help to relive eyelid twitches. However, if the twitches become worse, you should have an Eye M.D. examine your eyes. Any eyelid twitch that travels down the face, involving other facial muscles and causing grimacing, facial twitching or spasm, should be immediately evaluated by your primary care doctor and an ophthalmologist, as it may represent a neurologic problem.
Answered by:
Ruth Williams, MD
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