Intermittent Pulsing Sensation Behind Right Eye Yesterday. Today, Upon Waking....it

Posted on Wed, 4 Sep 2019

Question: intermittent pulsing sensation behind right eye yesterday. Today, upon waking....it has continued to consistent pulsing. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Spasms of eye muscles or eye twitching.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

The pulsating sensation behind eye may be related to eye twitching. It is involuntary contraction of the eye lid, spasms of eye muscles.
They are benign and no sign of any serious condition. They may last for several days and may be triggered by lack of sleep, fatigue, stress, caffeine, alcohol and tobacco.
You should get worried and immediately meet a doctor if you develope other symptoms such face dropping, eyelid dropping, facial muscles twitching etc.
You can avoid the things that trigger it like tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.
Have plenty of sleep.
Apply warm compresses.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (8 hours later)

Thank you. I’m a Therapist and usually work many hours but I haven’t felt tired and usually get 8 hours of sleep. Also, I stopped all alcohol use and tobacco use over 25 years ago. I sting two cups of coffee a day and no other caffeine. I will try warm compresses.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
They may happen without a certain cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for writing again.
The spasms of eye lid may happen without a certain and well defined cause.
Stress also may be a trigger that you possibly have.
Please use warm compresses and relax.
They may need time to stop.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng