Eyelid myoclonus

What it means

Marked, involuntary jerking of the eyelids.

Some literature refers to eyelid myoclonia as a disease entity (Jeavons syndrome) that is characterized by episodes of eyelid myoclonus with absences.

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: Blepharoclonus · Eyelid myoclonia