‘Eye’ due to reasons such as insomnia, fatigue, alcohol, tobacco or caffeine use, dry eyes, environmental factors (wind, bright lights, sun or air pollution), blepharitis, uveitis, nutritional imbalance (low magnesium) and medication side effects. If you have anything you want to know about ‘twitching’, this information is just for you…
Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Specialist Dr. Orhan Aygun; He gave information about the out-of-control contractions known as ‘eye twitching’ among the people.
Eye twitching or myokymia is a recurrent, involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles, usually the orbicularis oculi. Eye twitching is usually unilateral and mostly seen in the lower eyelid. However, there are cases where it is seen on both the upper and lower eyelids. These spasms typically occur in repetitive periods every few seconds for a minute or two. There was no significant difference between right eye twitch or left eye twitch. Because it is common, it is not considered a medical problem for most people.
Eye twitch attacks do not have a specific period. Attacks of twitching may recur over several days. However, there may be no signs of twitching for weeks or even months. Eye twitches are usually painless and harmless, but they can cause discomfort in everyday life. Most spasms resolve on their own without the need for treatment.
In rare cases, eyelid spasms can be an early warning sign of a chronic movement disorder, especially if the spasms are accompanied by uncontrollable contractions in other parts of the face.
Eyelid twitching can be divided into three types:
General eyelid spasm
essential blepharospasm
hemifacial spasm
Eye twitching, stress, insomnia, fatigue, physical exertion, use of alcohol, tobacco or caffeine, dry eyes, environmental factors (wind, bright lights, sun or air pollution), blepharitis, uveitis, dietary imbalance (low magnesium) and medication side effects may occur due to reasons such as:
If, in addition to twitching, there is redness, swelling or an unusual discharge in the eye, drooping of the upper eyelid, complete closure of the eyelid with each twitch, if the twitching continues for several weeks, if the twitching spreads to other parts of your face, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
Most eye twitches resolve within a few days or weeks without treatment. If it persists, possible causes need to be identified and eliminated. Consuming less caffeine, establishing sleep patterns, relieving dry eyes with artificial tears, applying warm compresses to your eyes when spasm starts, and if your doctor decides it is necessary, applying antibiotics, surgery or various other treatment options for the exact cause may be effective in reducing twitches.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
