Hello, I'm Ryutaro Natsume, an impression designer/cosmetic surgeon.

Your eyelids are twitching and you feel uncomfortable.

This time, we will explain the causes and countermeasures.

 

眼瞼ミオキミア

This is probably the number one cause of eyelid twitching for many people. It is caused by twitching of a part of the orbicularis oculi muscle, which is the muscle around the eye.

The symptoms usually last from a few minutes to a few hours and then subside naturally.

It occurs in the lower eyelid of one eye and is characterized by irregular movements, small individual movements, and no effect on blinking.

Possible causes include stress, lack of sleep, and eye strain caused by looking at smartphones or computers for long periods of time.

This can be improved by getting enough sleep, feeling refreshed, and resting your eyes so they don't strain themselves.

If you use your smartphone or computer a lot for work and it's difficult to take a break, Sancoba eye drops can help relieve eye strain.

If dry eye is also present, treatment for dry eye will also be provided.

 

Blepharospasm

It is easy to understand blepharospasm if you think of it as an abnormality in the control of blinking or a failure to switch between opening and closing the eyelids.

Some abnormality occurs in the orbicularis oculi muscle, causing rhythmic blinking to become impossible. Symptoms appear in both eyes.

Symptoms may include heavy eyelids, sensitivity to light, and dry eyes. In severe cases, you may be unable to open your eyes unless you open them yourself.

Eyelid myokymia will heal naturally within a few days, but blepharospasm is more difficult to cure and may be a permanent condition.

It is more likely to occur in women over 40 to 50 years old, and it is estimated that there are at least 30 to 50 patients in Japan.

Treatment involves suppressing the movement of the orbicularis oculi muscle with Botox. Although extensive removal of the orbicularis oculi muscle is sometimes used, recurrence is common and this is not an option.

Treatment is also possible if covered by insurance (although at our clinic treatment is at the patient's expense).

 

Hemifacial spasm

Eyelid myokymia, or blepharospasm, was primarily caused by the orbicularis oculi muscle.

Hemifacial spasm is caused by the facial nerve, which controls the facial muscles, including the orbicularis oculi muscle.

The facial nerve emerges from the brainstem, the center of the brain, but when a nearby artery compresses the nerve, it sends abnormal signals to the nerve, causing facial muscles to move in places other than the person's will.

In the early stages, twitching may occur only around the eyelids, and the condition may be diagnosed as blepharospasm or eyelid myokymia, but as the condition progresses, symptoms may also appear in the cheeks and mouth.

The fundamental treatment is to have surgery to relieve pressure on the nerves.

The decision on whether surgery is appropriate will be made by a neurosurgeon, so we recommend that you first visit a neurosurgeon.

Symptomatic treatment involves using Botox to suppress overactive facial muscles.

 

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Summary

This time we explained the causes and solutions for eye twitching.

Treatment varies depending on the diagnosis, so it can be difficult to make a decision on your own, so please feel free to consult us.

In some cases, we may ask you to visit a specialist institution such as an ophthalmologist or neurosurgeon.

 

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【profile】

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Ryutaro Natsume

https://biancaclinic.jp/doctor/natsume/

He has performed numerous surgeries in the field of plastic surgery, particularly on the eyes and facial bones.

When it comes to eye treatment, he believes that not only aesthetic beauty but also ophthalmic function is extremely important, and he is currently continuing his studies as an ophthalmologist in order to provide safer and more reliable treatment.

In addition to scalpel treatments, we also actively incorporate non-invasive treatments such as hyaluronic acid injections.

From a multifaceted professional perspective, including cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology

We provide the latest cosmetic medical treatments at BIANCA CLINIC, one of Japan's leading cosmetic, health and regenerative medical clinics.

[Career]

Graduated from Tokyo Medical University in 2020. Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital

2022 Department of Plastic Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine

2023 Department of Plastic Surgery, Kashiwa Hospital, The Jikei University School of Medicine

2024 BIANCA CLINIC

[Affiliated academic societies/qualifications]

Japanese Society of Aesthetic Surgery (JSAS)

Regular member of the Japanese Society of Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Japanese Society of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

Regular member of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society

Regular member of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Internal Medicine

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