twitching eye

[butterflyGB1972]

I am having a problem with my left eye- keeps getting  a twitch which I find annoying- this is my seeing  eye- I'm a potographer and am worried about it. I recently noted I seem to be squinting alot- go a furrow in brow from it- not because i have problems seeing but with light sensitivity- my eye lid seems to be sticking to as if too much skin and the fold gets caught. Its not painful just an annoyance any suggestions- female 38

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

No myokymia is totally annoying, I've had it myself. Almost never is serious. Can take days to months to go away.

JCH MD

[butterflyGB1972]

Thank You John- will look into this- can I ask is it serious? its more annoying at moment but just noticed on closer inspection my eye lid is swollen. I am so reliant on my eyes for my job- I have 20/20 vision. I appreciate your time to answer- cheers

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Most common cause "myokymia"  use the search feature and archives to read about. You should however see an ophthalmologist for a baseline exam and an exact DX. Find one near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD