Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Eyelid fasciculation
Muscle twitches in eye lid
HP:0030826
What it means
Tiny, repetitive muscle contractions in the eyelids, causing the appearance of twitching.
Rare diseases that can present with this2
The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Eyelid fluttering · Fasciculation of the eyelid · Muscle twitches in eyelid · Twitching around eyes
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