Twitching of an eye muscle due to habit, eyestrain, or “nerves”.
A sudden contraction of the eyelid, as when a tiny piece of dust gets in the eye.
Eyelid muscle spasm, resulting in near closure of the eye, usually due to pain in the eye.
Involuntary contraction of muscles of the eyelid.
Repeated, involuntary twitching or quivering of the eyelid. Usually the upper eyelid is affected. Although annoying, temporary blepharospasms cease on their own without treatment. The usual causes are stress and fatigue. Rest and gentle massage often help relieve the condition.
Involuntary tight contraction of the eyelids, usually in response to painful conditions of the eye.
A twitching or spasmodic contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle due to tics, eyestrain, or nervous irritability.
Eyelid spasms, characterized by prolonged and involuntary contractions of the muscles responsible for eyelid movement, can result in the closure of the eyelids. This condition may be triggered by photophobia (abnormal sensitivity to light), corneal damage (injury to the transparent front part of the eyeball called the cornea), or dystonia (abnormal muscle rigidity). Botulinum toxin, a muscle relaxant, is a highly effective treatment for dystonia, providing relief from the symptoms of eyelid spasms.