Twitching's Off Switch

Blepharospasm is the technical name for eye twitching, something that may be nothing more than a nuisance but also quite disruptive. Occasional eye twitching does not require treatment other than stress reduction therapy. Unless the involuntary blinking or spasms of the eyelids are associated with Tourette’s syndrome or related neurological problems, which may require evaluation and treatment, the problem is not typically cause for concern. Otherwise, twitching caused by anxiety or rest may relieve fatigue. Blepharospasm is likely caused by abnormal function of the basal ganglion, which is the part of the brain responsible for controlling the eyelids’ muscles. If so, an injection of botox into the muscles is a considered treatment before undergoing myomectomy, the surgical removal of some of the muscles and nerves of the eyelids.