There's no cure for blepharospasm, but there are treatments that can help with your symptoms. Injections. Your eye doctor can inject a medicine called Botox into your eyelid muscles to make them stop twitching. Most people need to get injections every 3 to 4 months.
How long does blepharospasm last?
It takes between one and four days for the paralysis to begin. The complete effect usually takes about a week. The treatment often lasts up to four months. Botulinum toxin injections work for about 90 per cent of people with blepharospasm.
How do you calm down a blepharospasm?
Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections are sometimes used to treat benign essential blepharospasm.
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How are eyelid twitches treated?
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How are eyelid twitches treated?
- Drink less caffeine.
- Get adequate sleep.
- Keep your eye surfaces lubricated with over-the-counter artificial tears or eye drops.
- Apply a warm compress to your eyes when a spasm begins.
