Eyelid myokymia
EBM Guidelines
Feb 28, 2025 • Latest change Feb 28, 2025
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Extract
- Benign, self-limited muscle contractions usually involving the orbicularis oculi muscle in the area of the lower eyelid
- There is no exact information on prevalence; usually occurs in young, otherwise healthy people.
- Not associated with neurological diseases, provided that there are no other symptoms
- Additional investigations are not indicated if myokymia only involves one muscle.
Search terms
Eyelids, Fasciculation, G51.4, Involuntary muscle contraction, Involuntary muscular movement, Myoclonus fibrillaris multiplex, Myokymia, Neurology, Neuromyotonia