What Causes Unusual Blinking Of The Right Eyelid?

Posted on Thu, 29 Dec 2016

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Question : hi, I am feeling my right eye is blinking unusually sometimes from last 5-6 days.
initially it was just once or twice a day but now it has increased in frequency , like I felt it thrice today.
I am not feeling any other paid, itching or discomfort in the eye.
second eye is perfectly fine.
I am attaching the pic for ref.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Unilateral blinking of eyelids may be due to hemifacial spasm or localized idiopathic fasciculations of eyelid muscle.
Upload video if possible.
You can take calcium supplements with clonazepam at present.
Decrease tea, coffee and chocolates.
Get examined by a neurologist for prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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