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Eye Twitching

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Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct

Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville

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Eye Twitching

by lyndielou, May 15, 2008 05:44PM

Over the last year I have had a bothersome twitching in my right eye that involves the eyelid and now affects my cheek and corner of my mouth. should I be concerned about this or will this just go away eventually? Thanks

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by Michael J Kutryb, MD

, May 15, 2008 08:48PM

If it is just a occasional bout of small twitches that is not so worrisome, but if serious twitching of lid, face, mouth, you could have hemifacial spasm which could require a neurologic workup and possible treatment. So I guess it depends on the severity of the twitching. If is like you say, you should probably see a neurologist.

MJK MD

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by lyndielou, May 15, 2008 09:06PM

To: Michael J Kutryb, MD

I went to a eye glass DR's office and that is what she called it, I could'nt remember what it was, she sugested I see someone about it but I have very limited resources so I have to choose my DR's wisely and I think you need a referral, Thank you LInda

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