Neurological Conditions
Blepharospasm
Moderate
ICD-10: G24 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पलक फड़कना · தமிழ்: கண் இமை பிடிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಣ್ಣು ರೆಪ್ಪೆ ಸೆಳೆತ · తెలుగు: కంటి రెప్ప మెలికలు · বাংলা: চোখের পাতা কাঁপা · मराठी: पापणी फडफडणे · ગુજરાતી: પોપચાં ધબકવા
About this condition
Blepharospasm is a condition where the muscles around the eyes contract involuntarily, causing repeated blinking, twitching, or forced closure of the eyelids. It can range from mild irritation to severe spasms that interfere with daily activities like reading or driving. The exact cause is often unknown, though stress and bright lights can worsen symptoms.
Common symptoms
eyelid twitching
involuntary eye closing
eye blinking
eye spasms
light sensitivity
dry eyes
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks if persistent or worsening
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पलक फड़कना · आंख की ऐंठन · अनैच्छिक पलक बंद होना · आंख झपकाना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கண் இமை பிடிப்பு · கண் சிமிட்டல் · தன்னிச்சையற்ற கண் மூடுதல் · கண் பிடிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಣ್ಣು ರೆಪ್ಪೆ ಸೆಳೆತ · ಅನೈಚ್ಛಿಕ ಕಣ್ಣು ಮುಚ್ಚುವಿಕೆ · ಕಣ್ಣು ಮಿಟುಕಿಸುವಿಕೆ · ಕಣ್ಣು ಸೆಳೆತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కంటి రెప్ప మెలికలు · అసంకల్పిత కంటి మూయడం · కంటి సంకోచాలు · కంటి మెరుపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চোখের পাতা কাঁপা · অনৈচ্ছিক চোখ বন্ধ হওয়া · চোখ পিটপিট করা · চোখের খিঁচুনি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पापणी फडफडणे · अनैच्छिक डोळे बंद होणे · डोळे लुकलुकणे · डोळ्यांची उबळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પોપચાં ધબકવા · અનૈચ્છિક આંખ બંધ થવી · આંખ ઝબકવી · આંખની સ્પાઝમ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Blepharospasm?
eyelid twitching, involuntary eye closing, eye blinking, eye spasms, light sensitivity, dry eyes.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks if persistent or worsening
Is Blepharospasm common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Blepharospasm?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks if persistent or worsening.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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