It happens to the best of us at some point in our lives; you could be sitting in a movie theater, driving to work, or just relaxing on the couch, when all of the sudden your eyelid starts to twitch. Eyelid twitching (or myokymia) is an involuntary eyelid muscle contraction, which typically affects your lower eyelid, not your actual eyeball. An eye twitch (albeit annoying) is usually nothing serious. These spasms are pretty common and may come and go, without an identifiable trigger.
The Rochester Eye and Laser Center has all of the eye care services you need, all under one roof! So this August (also known as National Eye Exam Month), get scheduled to make sure your eyes are happy and healthy for years to come!
Most of us take our eyesight for granted, that is until we start noticing changes and seek the advice of an optometrist. While eye problems can be associated with aging, they can happen to anyone of any age.
It’s important to recognize the early signs of eye troubles so that your doctor will be ready to deal with them through any available treatments. Here are 7 things to look out for so you don’t lose sight of your eye health. There are more, but let's start here...