Causes of jumping eye

Information on Eye Jumping

Every person sometimes experiences a strange case of the eye jumping and sometimes it may occur in wrong moments and cause the person to feel embarrassed.

The twitching sensation may just occur in some of the most important moments. Anytime it occurs, it is always a sensation that can be described as unwanted and pretty much annoying. It is sometimes rather hard to relieve this unpleasant sensation. The eye twitching or eye spasm is medically referred to as blepharospasm.

Benign essential blepharospasm affects women more often than men. The average age of onset is 56.

It is estimated that approximately 2,000 new individuals of benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) are diagnosed each year in the United States. The prevalence of BEB in the general population is approximately 5 per 100,000 individuals.

The cause of benign essential blepharospasm is unknown. Researchers speculate that the cause of BEB may be multifactorial (e.g., caused by the interaction of certain genetic and environmental factors).
Malfunctioning of a region of the brain known as the basal ganglia may play a role in the development of BEB. The basal ganglia are structures composed of nerve cells located deep in the brain. The basal ganglia are involved in the regulation of motor and learning functions. The exact problem(s) associated with the basal ganglia in individuals with BEB is unknown.
In some cases, BEB runs in families. In these rare instances, it is more obvious that BEB may be inherited. More study is required to determine the exact role genetics plays in the development of BEB.
In some cases, affected individuals may have a history of local eye disease such as eye trauma. However, no proven relationship between local eye disease and the development of BEB has been established. In most affected individuals, BEB develops spontaneously with no known precipitating factor.
Blepharospasm may also occur secondary to other disorders such as tardive dyskinesia or generalized dystonia, Wilson disease, and various parkinsonian syndromes. Blepharospasm may also occur secondary to the use of certain drugs, specifically the drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease.

Treatment of BEB consists of oral drug therapy, focal injections of botulinum toxin (four different brands are available in the USA) or surgery to remove eyelid muscle, used alone or in conjunction with the botulinum toxin injections.

Approximately one-third of affected individuals are treated with oral medications (drug therapy) specifically anticholinergic drugs and with dopamine depleters such as tetrabenazine. The results of these drug treatments are usually moderate or unsatisfactory and often temporary. Additional drugs that have been used to treat BEB include clonazepam, trihexyphenidyl, diazepam, and baclofen.

✓ Fact confirmed: Benign Essential Blepharospasm NORD & Mark Hallett, MD; March 14, 2019.

It is best described as an act of involuntary twitching or blinking of the eyelid. The condition gets triggered by abnormal functioning of the basal ganglion.

Basal ganglion is located in the brain and its purpose is to control the muscles which are responsible for the act of blinking. Some studies have shown that these types of abnormalities may even be hereditary.

Eye twitching may be hereditary but it may also be triggered by certain other factors. One of the most common causes of eye twitching is anxiety. It may occur when a person tends to do certain things that may involve nervousness and anxiety.

Anxiety can trigger eye twitching among other different things it can do to the human body. The treatment involves determining what triggers the anxiety itself and learning how to deal with it properly.

Some may confront with the factors that bring anxiety, but that is not always the best solution for everyone. Numerous different relaxation techniques such as yoga, massage and meditation can be of great help for those who suffer from anxiety. Another factor that may cause eye twitching is caffeine. It affects people in different ways and sometimes it may even involve overstimulation of the brain which may lead to the spasms.

One should cut down the daily intake of caffeine as much as possible, because it may lead to improvement when it comes to eye twitching. Sometimes the twitching may be related to the chronic sensation of dryness in the eyes. The twitching may be linked to the eye’s attempts to lubricate the eye in a proper manner.

Eye drops can be of great help for those who suffer from chronically dry eyes. Eye twitching may vary when it comes to different levels of severity of the condition. Sometimes the eye nerves may be pushed against the artery which leads to severe twitching and impaired vision. This condition requires the use of botulinum injections and in some cases even surgical procedure.

Tourette’s syndrome may also be the cause of eye twitching.