Uncontrolled diabetes causes nerve damage. Sometimes this manifests itself as a third nerve palsy… the third cranial nerve controls muscles like the one that raises your upper eyelid. Before getting a full-blown ptosis (droopy eye), I would not be surprised to see twitches. But KarlGauss or Qadcop would know more about this than I would.
AskNott
November 10, 2001, 11:12pm
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It’s Betty Matin’s fault !
Coincidentally, I’ve just read in the November issue of * Health * the following, written by Dr. Nancy Snyderman:
Eye twitches are nothing more than mini muscle spasms, and they happen to everybody. For the first few seconds, the twitch just feels strange, but it can become very annoying if it persists. Sometimes fatigue, stress, or eyestrain can lead to a twitch. Even consuming too much caffeine or staring at a computer screen for long periods of time can trigger one. If you notice that you get twitches during especially stressful times, simply relaxing and getting a good night’s sleep may solve the problem.
For a twitch that continues for several days, an antihistamine may help by altering the chemicals in your eye and making it relax. But don’t take antihistamines regularly for twitches; the medication may ask a more serious problem. If your twitch lasts a week orlonger, consult a doctor. This could be a sign of blepharospasm, a very rare condition that makes the upper aqnd lower lids of both eyes contract, particularly when they are exposed to sunlight. This condition is treated with an injection of Botox, which is also often used to minimize wrinkles and forehead creases.