ok here goes, i went to the er like about almost a month ago for this problem i am having with my eyes, i had a cat scan done and everything else done, and everything came back ok..would a catscan be able to tell if you have a tumor on your brain or not?? i know that we are not doctors, but i am having this problem with the twitching with my eyes..what causes this?? i don't think that ia m stressed out or anything, cuz i'm not, but like my left eyelid feels like it is twitching really badly but when i look in the mirror, it's not doing it, i have this instant feeling of my eyelid wanting to twitch but it's not..WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME, AM I GOING BLIND, OR DO I HAVE TUMOR...PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN THANX..
2007-01-25 08:59:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Eye Twitching, or Blepharospasm, is involuntary eyelid twitching. It is also referred to as an eye muscle spasm. The term blepharospasm really applies to any abnormal blinking or involuntary eye twitching of the eyelids caused by uncontrolled contractions of the muscles around the eyelids. Sometimes people experience the twitching under the eye and others may experience the twitching in their right eye or twitching in their left eye. In simple terms it is a blinking disorder. One type of blepharospasm, Benign Essential Blepharospasm or BEB is a blinking disorder that is not life threatening and has an unknown causes. Other types of blepharospam may be associated with dry eyes, Tourette’s Syndrome or other neurological problems and may be more serious. In general, patients experiencing blepharospasm have normal eyes and any disturbance in their vision is due to the forced closure of the eyelids. BEB should not be confused with ptosis, or a drooping of the eyelids that may be caused by a weakness or paralysis of the muscle in the upper eyelid. Minor eye twitches usually do not worsen. If they do worsen or persist, it is important to seek the advice of an eye care professional. Blepharospasm usually starts with abnormal or excessive blinking that is accompanied by general eye irritation. Early on, the excessive blinking may only occur as a result of being exposed to bright lights, being tired or if you are under a great deal of stress. The frequency of the eye spasms may increase throughout the day. Sometimes the eye spasm may resolve during sleep and not even occur after a sound night’s sleep until you have been awake for many hours. As the condition worsens, the spasms tend to get stronger and may result in the eyelids being tightly shut for a few hours at time making it impossible for the person to see. Eye Twitching, for most people, is just annoying, involuntary eye muscles spasm surrounding the eye that go away over time. The spasms usually occur a few times and come back. Spasms that cause twitching on one side of the face are known as hemifacial spasms. These are typically due to some form of irritation to the facial nerve This type of spasm requires visiting your family doctor who may refer you to a neurologist or an eye care professional, in order to determine the cause and what treatment might be appropriate. There are really three basic approaches to the treatment of blepharospasm: drug therapy, surgery and supportive or preventative therapy. Before embarking upon a surgical treatment, most doctors will suggest a trial of BOTOX Injections which is very often quite effective and also quite safe.
In cases when detailed medical information about this condition is required you would be advised to contact your doctor who may refer you to an ophthalmologist or a neurologist.
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2007-01-25 09:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always told that eye twitching is a sign of dehydration or it could by caused by lack of sleep or stress. Try drinking some water and see if that helps.
2007-01-25 09:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spectialist eye Dr. could see a tumor in your eye. Are you taking any meds or vitamins? they make my eye twitch.
2007-01-25 09:08:56 · answer #3 · answered by KAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a tumor, yes a cat scan should be able to detect it. you should go to an eye doctor.
2007-01-25 09:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by tgatz26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the denist. My eye did this until I had my wisdom tooth pulled. It was pressing on a nerve to my eye. once it was gone so was the twitchy feeling
2007-01-25 09:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by littledevilinyourcup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a nervuois tick
2007-01-25 09:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by the man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be just tired.
2007-01-25 09:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by altern 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋