Blepharospasm is a type of focal dystonia characterized by twitching/spasm/ involuntary contraction of the eyelid muscles causing closure of the lids. Blepharospasm begins as increased blinking of eyes, or mild twitches or just as eye irritation. In some cases, fatigue, sensitivity to bright light, dry eyes, blurred vision may also be present. Homeopathic remedies for Blepharospasm help relax the muscles of eyelids and gradually reduce the frequency and intensity of eyelid twitching and spasms.
With the progression of the condition, the eyelid muscles may spasm and make it difficult to open the eyes. The spasms are present when awake and disappear while sleeping. They may be reduced when concentrating on a specific task. In severe cases, the spasms can become so intense that it leads to closure/shutting of eyelids for long periods of time. Visual disturbance/periods of inability to see may arise due to an inability to open their eyelids.
Homeopathic Remedies for Blepharospasm
Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to treat twitching and spasms of eyelids. The top medicines to treat twitching, spasm of eyelids are Agaricus, Zincum Met, Physostigma, Euphrasia and Magnesia Phos.
1. Agaricus – Top Grade Medicine to Treat Blepharospasm
Agaricus tops the list of medicines for treating blepharospasm. Agaricus is indicated for twitching, jerking, quivering and spasms of the eyelids. The spasms are frequent where eyelids open and close numerous times a day. The twitching may be most worse while reading. Sensitivity to light may also be noted with above. Sometimes watering from eyes appears with spasms and twitching of eyelids.
2. Zincum Met – For Twitching of Eyelids
Zincum Met is a beneficial medicine for treating twitching of eyelids. Upper eyelids tend to feel heavy. Intense fatigue and weakness is a prominent attending feature. Zincum Met is a great nervous remedy and is also indicated for the treatment of facial twitches and tics in addition to twitching of eyelids.
3. Physostigma – For Twitching of Eyelids with Blurred Vision
Physostigma is prepared from the bean of a plant Physostigma venenosum commonly known as calabar bean of the natural order Leguminosae. Physostigma is helpful for cases of blepharospasm, twitching of eyelids attended with blurred vision. The contraction in lids makes it difficult to open the eyes. Pain in eyes from moving them may also appear in a few cases.
4. Euphrasia – For Photophobia attends Spasm of Lids
Euphrasia is prepared from a plant Euphrasia Officinalis commonly known by the name of eye-bright of the natural order Scrophulariaceae. Euphrasia is helpful for cases of blepharospasm when photophobia (sensitivity to light) attends spasm of lids. Euphrasia is also useful for twitching eyelids cases linked with pink eye/conjunctivitis. In such cases, redness, discharge, itching, grittiness in eyes is also prominent.
5. Magnesia Phos – Significant Medicine for Eyelid Spasm and Twitches
Magnesia Phos is another excellent medicine for treating eyelid spasm and twitches. Squinting may be present with this. Sensitivity to light, photophobia may also be present. Increased lachrymation, tired eyes and blurred vision are some other symptoms that may be present.
6. Codeinum – For Twitching Eyelids while Reading and Writing
Codeinum is a well-indicated medicine for eyelid twitching that appears while reading and writing. The twitching appears in both the eyelids in cases needing Codeinum. Rubbing eyelids may help to relieve the eye twitching.
7. Sulphur – For Blepharospasm Worse in Morning
Sulphur is a prominently indicated medicine for blepharospasm when it is worse in the morning time. The eyelids are drawn together from a spasm in morning hours. Attending blepharitis of chronic nature may be present where Sulphur is needed. In such cases itching, burning and a smarting in the eyelid margin with an inclination to rub it is marked.
8. Hepar Sulph – For Blepharospasm Worse in Evening and Night
Hepar Sulph is indicated for blepharospasm when it is worse in the evening and night. Eyelids are spasmodically closed. Eyelids may also be swollen and sensitive to touch. In day photophobia may be present.
9. Calcarea Carb – For Quivering, Twitching, Spasm of Eyelids
Calcarea Carb is a useful medicine for quivering, twitching, spasm of eyelids. The quivering and twitching is marked in the upper eyelid where Calcarea Carb is indicated. Heat or burning sensation in the eyelids may attend. Spasm of eyelid arises that may be attended with light sensitivity.
10. Merc Sol – For Severe Cases of Blepharospasm
Merc Sol is indicated for severe cases of blepharospasm. In cases requiring Merc Sol, the eyelids get into spasm and contracts intensely. The eyelids close and open with great difficulty. The eyelids may be sensitive to touch.
11. Belladonna – For Twitching Eyelids with Dry Eyes
Belladonna is prepared from the plant Deadly Nightshade of the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna offers help for twitching eyelids attended with dry eyes. Heat in the eyes is also felt. Irritation and a gritty sensation in the eyes also appear.
Cause of Blepharospasm
The cause behind blepharospasm is still not clear. However, it is thought to arise due to the abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia. Genetics and heredity are also thought to play a role in the development of blepharospasm. Some of the risk factors for blepharospasm are head or facial trauma, family history of dystonia and medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Women are more likely to get blepharospasm as compared to men. Fatigue, bright light, stress, anxiety, wind, and air pollution tend to worsen the blepharospasm. Minor twitching of eyelids is frequently related to stress, fatigue, use of caffeine/tobacco and lack of sleep. But in certain cases, it can be related to blepharitis, dry eyes and conjunctivitis also. It can also be related to certain conditions that include Tourette’s syndrome, Bell’s palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and cervical dystonia.
Hello Dr,
I have right eye twitching from more than two years. I have tried on the counter vitamins.
Sir,
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दोनों आंखें लगातार झपक रही हैं। पैर चलने के दौरान बंद हो जाते हैं। चिकित्सक ने बोटोक्स इंजेक्शन का सुझाव दिया। ब्लोप्रोसपस के लिए होम्योपैथी दवा
पिता को 5 साल से ब्लेफेरोस्पाजम है। एलोपैथिक दवा लें। होम्योपैथी में इसका कोई इलाज नहीं है
दोनों आंखें लगातार झपक रही हैं। पैर चलने के दौरान बंद हो जाते हैं। चिकित्सक ने बोटोक्स इंजेक्शन का सुझाव दिया। ब्लोप्रोसपस के लिए होम्योपैथी दवा
Long term blepharospasm in left eye .
Took several allopathic injections and tablets.
Pls suggest among above or other medicines.
Hello doc I have blepharospasm my right eye is badly effacted I have no control I can not open it my eyelid is dropped forcly kindly suggest some medicne as m from pakistan I dnt want to do botox to stop this I want homeopathic medicne
Hi recently I have been diagnosed with blepharospasm.My eyes is blinking too much.it is more evident while driving car.i am 42 years old . kindly suggest treatment.i have also dry eyes
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My mother having a problem of eye twitching.. We diagnosed neurologist and eye doctor but no one cure that.. Please help me
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Dear Sir,
I am Najmul Haque age 70 from Dhaka Bangladesh. I am facing eyes problem since 6 years. I consulted many allopathic doctors but no use. A doctor diagnosed blepharospasm for that he injected 12 in both eyes but no use.
My main problem is (1) That my eyes starts blinking and becomes so heavy when I drive.(2) Some times water comes from eyes (3) I can’t tolerate headlight of other car. (4) Night time my eyes becomes very heavy. (5) In the morning my eyes becomes sticky.
Since 15 days I am using Agaricus 30 & Zincum Metallicum 30 both 5 drops 3 times a day. No improvement as yet.
Please advise me on the matter.
Regards.
Najmul Haque
My father have bleapherospasm for 5 years.he take allopathic medicine.is there any treatment in homeopathy
Sir,
I need to get treatment for this.
Please guide further.
My both eyes are blinking continuously.eyes are closed during walking.doctor suggest butox injection.can homeopathy help m?
sir please give me treatment