Listen
Print: What is blepharospasm?
Blepharospasm (say: bleff-ero-spasm) is uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyelid, caused by muscle spasms around the eye. Symptoms can range from mild and not disabling to quite severe in some cases.
Next: Symptoms
Bibliography
See a list of resources used in the development of this information.
Funding and support for this material have been provided by Allergan.
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Created: 08/10
