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OTHER NAMES
Tic of the eyelid,
Contraction of the eyelid.
DEFINITION
The spasm or tic of the eyelid are involuntary contractions of the muscles of the eyelid, which can happen with more or less intensity.
CASUSAS OF THE SPASM
The spasms of the eyelid are not an illness sign, they usually owe to a period of nervousness, weariness stress or feeding - hydration inadequate.
They usually last for sprouts a few days and then they disappear without being an important problem. But sometimes the spasm of the eyelid lasts a lot of more time, it is quite annoying and also it can cause the finished closing of the eyelids.
SYMPTOMS
It usually present in the shape of contractions or repetitive and uncontrollable spasms of the eyelid, more or less valuable by an external observer, which it affects generally to the top eyelid. Sometimes it can give associate light problems of vision.
TREATMENT
The blefaroespasmo usually does not need any treatment, but it is recommended:
- To rest
- To reduce the stress
- To sleep more hours
- Not to take caffeine
- To lubricate the eyes with some eyewash.
- And in extreme cases it is possible to apply small toxin injections botulínica.
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