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Medical Conditions - Myokymia

Myokymia is the involuntary eye movement that appears as rippling movements. It occurs due to stress, dehydration, and overwork. Usually, this condition disappears on its own within three weeks.

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I am using Refresh eye drops for five years. Will it be a problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from what we call myokymia. It is a benign twitching of the eyelids.

I have been suffering from headache and eye twitching. Are they interrelated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eye twitching could be due to myokymia. It is benign, and the most common cause is stress. It usually resolves without treatment in a month.

What could cause foreign body sensation in the eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your present problem of dryness and foreign body sensation is not related to dilatation done by your doctor.

How can I differentiate between myokymia and Fasciculations?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Fasciculation is intermittent bursts of contraction and is seen as a single muscle twitch at a time.

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

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