There is an explanation from Professor Qualification Dr. Sakchai Wongsakittirak Academic Chair Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand
It may be true and it may not be true. Because eye twitching can occur for many reasons. From harmless diseases to potentially severe diseases.
Eye twitching on the left or right side Is there anything different?
Eye twitching may only occur on one side. Or it can occur on both sides at the same time, depending on what the cause is.
If it is caused by irritation that occurs at the same time, such as people with allergies, there may be twitching on both sides.
If it is caused by heavy use The side with less resistance or strength may fatigue first. At the same time, it is caused by disease of the muscles or nerves. It depends on whether you were born on the left or right side. It will cause abnormal symptoms on that side.
The belief that Twitching to the right is bad, the left is good, it's probably the belief of people in the past. However, there is no current medical evidence of how twitching the left or right side affects one's fate.
If your eye twitches for 2 weeks or more, you should see a doctor.
In cases where it is chronic, lasting more than 2 weeks, or is so severe that it affects daily life, such as Sometimes the eyelids close until they are unsure of what to do. It is considered a serious symptom that requires seeing a doctor in order to solve this problem. Including cases where there are other abnormalities such as swelling or inflammation around the eyelids. It may indicate that there is a serious disease in the eye area. You should see a doctor for peace of mind. and find the correct cause in order to provide further treatment
For those who need to be aware that eye twitching may be part of a nervous system disease. or the muscular system, such as those with eyelid spasms or the eyelids droop and do not work properly or have muscles in the corners of the mouth or other parts of the face are abnormal as well It may be an abnormality of the various muscle systems or the nervous system that is sent nerves to control those muscles.
If there are other abnormal symptoms as well In addition to having twitching eyelids. It is recommended that you should see a doctor. Because eye twitching can be a warning sign of the cause of a serious disease in the body.
There are different levels of treatment for nystagmus.
Eyelid spasms have many different levels of treatment.
Symptoms are mild If the cause can be found, such as eye irritation from dry eyes Use artificial tears to help
If it's from eye allergies It treats allergies. If the eyelashes are pricked or a foreign object enters the eye Removing it will help solve this problem.
If it's from muscle fatigue Because I use it a lot. You may use a massage method. Or gently and frequently rolling the twitching muscle area may improve the muscle spasm in that area.
In people with severe eyelid constriction Nowadays, medical technology uses Botox injections (Botulinum toxin) to help reduce muscle contraction.
As for people suffering from nervous system disease, they must continue to receive treatment according to the cause.
This story has both true and untrue parts. Because sometimes eye twitching can be a symptom that does not indicate anything abnormal in the body.
At the same time, the eye twitches many times which is accompanied by other symptoms or is severe and chronic for a long time. It may also be a warning sign that there are serious diseases of other body systems, such as the muscular system. or brain system
Source: Thai News Agency