Eyelid Twitch - Blepharospasm Information

Having twitching eyes is usually a condition known as blepharospasm. Note that this is when both eyelids are twitching not a single one. If it's only one then it's known as a hemifacial spasm which can be due to many things. Stress, lack of sleep, bad diet, medication, and a lot more. However, blepharospasm is different because it usually doesn't resolve itself or go away with mild treatment. It can progress to the point that the lids get so droopy they begin blocking vision and prevent people from doing a lot of things that are necessary in everyday life.

If you have an eyelid twitch in both eyes and it hasn't gone away after a couple days you should make an appointment with your doctor to be checked. Often this is misdiagnosed as allergies or dry eye syndrome. You should ask your doctor about the possibility of this being more serious. Although it is usually benign it can present serious life challenges not unlike any other handicap including blindness. The cause is rarely known so it's more important to move ahead with treatment than wonder why you're suffering from it or if you really have it.

Here is a list of the symptoms you will have if you're suffering from blepharospasm.

* Excessive blinking and spasm in both of the eyes
* Uncontrollable twitches of the eye muscles and facial area
* Dry eyes that are not fixed by using common treatments
* Sensitivity to light when in a brightly lit area

If you're experiencing all of these problems make an appointment with your doctor right away. The most common treatments are drug therapy, Botox injections (minor), and surgery which all have a high success rate. Your doctor will help you decide which one is right for you.