Eyelid Twitching (Eyelid Myokymia) | Triggers, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Eyelid Twitching (Eyelid Myokymia) | Triggers, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Eyelid Twitching (which is also known as Eyelid Myokymia) is a condition involving involuntary twitching or contractions of the eyelid. There are several factors that can induce or trigger eyelid twitching including caffeine use and fatigue. In this lesson, we discuss the pathophysiology behind why this condition occurs, more triggers and associated factors, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.

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