Blepharospasm describes a condition where a person experiences an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the eyelid. “Blepharo” refers to the eyelids, while “spasm” describes twitching of the ...

Blepharospasm is the medical name for a twitching eyelid. The name comes from the words “blepharal,” which means relating to the eyelid, and “spasm,” which is an involuntary muscle contraction.

Most people have suffered a minor twitch or an eye spasm that at first seems trivial. In fact, sometimes, it could be a result of fatigue or stress and cause a minor annoyance. However, in rare cases, ...