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Usually, everyone experiences an eye bursting sometimes in life. In most cases it is very common. This can happen due to excessive fatigue, stress or excess caffeine. However, if your eyes are continuously and uncontrollably, it can be a sign of a serious neurological condition called in blepharospasm.
In this condition, the control over the muscles of the eye ends. The muscles of the eyes automatically shrink, which stops the eyelids again and again. It is a rare condition, but can sometimes cause a lot of trouble. However, its treatment is possible and can be treated in many ways.
If the eye is repeatedly fluttering due to blepherospasm and you are driving, then there may be a risk of accident. In this condition, it is very difficult in all such works that require a lot of concentration.
so today ‘Sehthanama‘I will talk about blepharospasm. Will also know that-
- What is Blefarospasm?
- What is its symptoms and reason?
- Is it possible to treat blepharospasm?
What is blepharospasm?
Blefarospasm is a rare neurological disorder, called focal dystonia. In this, the muscles around the eyes begin to shrink uncontrollably. This increases the blinking speed of the person’s eyelids.
How many rare are there cases?
Every 1 lakh people have only 5 people blepharospasm. No concrete data is available in India. However, this problem is more visible in women than men. Usually affects people between 40 and 60 years of age. Dr. Reena Aggarwal says that many cases are not known due to lack of awareness and wrong diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of blepherospasm?
If someone’s eyes are repeatedly closed uncontrollably, it should not be ignored. Usually, the eyelids start blinking due to strong wind, strong light or stress. It can have many other symptoms, see in graphic-
Why is Blefarospasm?
Dr. Reena Aggarwal says that the exact cause of the disease is not yet fully known, but it can be due to unusual activities in the brain’s part called ‘Basal Ganglia’.
Risk Factor of Blefarospasm
If someone in the family has a problem of blepherospasm, then the chances of developing it in others also increase. This can also happen due to diseases like Parkinson. If there is prolonged irritation or infection in the eyes, then there can be blepharospasm. This problem can be more severe due to excess stress and fatigue. In addition, some anti-depressant and neurological medicines may be triggered by blepharospasm. See all its risk factor graphic-
What is the treatment of blepherospasm?
Dr. Reena Aggarwal says that there is no permanent cure for blepharospasm. However, there are many good treatment to reduce its symptoms.
Botox injection: It is considered to be the most effective treatment in blepharospasm. Botulinum toxin is injected into the eye muscles, causing them to relax and reduce cramps. Its effect lasts for 3-4 months and then requires re-injections.
Medication: In some cases doctors offer muscle relaxants and anticoolinurgeic drugs, but are less effective than Botox.
Maceomi Surgery: When the case is a bit serious or normal treatment does not work, some muscles of the eyelids can be removed through surgery, which reduces cramps.
Is it possible to prevent blepharospasm?
Dr. Reena Aggarwal says that Blefarospasm cannot be completely stopped because we do not know the exact reason for it. However, its symptoms can prevent them from becoming severe or take necessary precautions if common symptoms appear.
For this, these methods can be adopted:
- Avoid strong light, fatigue and stress.
- Get eye checking regularly.
- Reduce screen time and take sleep.
- Take healthy diet, which contains adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
Common questions and answers related to blepherospasm and eye bursting
Question: Why does the eye break?
answer: This usually happens due to great fatigue. These can be the reasons for this-
- Excessive stress and fatigue.
- Excess consumption of caffeine or alcohol.
- Lack of vitamins or minerals, especially magnesium deficiency.
- A lot of emphasis on the eyes means due to spending more time on the screen.
Question: Is Blefarospasm Permanent Condition?
answer: It depends on different individuals. In most cases its symptoms become very light after treatment and it can be controlled. Whereas in some conditions it can be serious.
Question: What should be done when the eye breaks?
answer: Yes, these measures can help in light cases:
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake.
- Cold compress.
- Give enough rest to the eyes.
- Take a diet rich in magnesium, such as bananas, nuts, green leafy vegetables.
Question: When is it necessary to see a doctor when the eyes flutter?
answer: Usually fatigue or stress causes eyes to burst. If these symptoms remain for a long time, then they need to be taken seriously.
- If the eyes are bursting for weeks.
- If other muscles of the entire face are also bursting.
- If there is difficulty in viewing due to the eyes of the eyes.
- If there are signs of any other neurological problem, such as difficulty in speaking, low balance.
Question: Can it cause blindness?
answer: No, but in severe cases the person’s vision may be temporarily affected.
Question: Can it be corrected by home remedies?
answer: Home remedies can only reduce its symptoms, but its complete treatment is possible only under the supervision of the doctor.
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