How to Stop Eye Blinking

There are many reasons for abnormal blinking.

When you automatically blink, you are supplying moisture and helping keep foreign matter from irritating your eyes. Excessive or rapid eye blinking may be a sign of a serious disorder. Blepharospasm is any abnormal blinking or eyelid twitch. Patients with blepharospasm have normal eyes. The visual disturbance is due to the forced closings of the eyelids. In many cases, adequate rest will resolve the problem. Children with abnormal blinking usually recover without treatment.

Instructions

1. Have surgery. In extreme cases, a surgeon can remove some of the muscles and nerves that control the eyelid.

2. 

   Botox injections can help.

   Try botox injections. The injections can relieve muscle spasms. They are temporary, lasting usually a few months.

3. 

   Medication can help control excessive blinking.

   Take prescribed medications that may relieve uncontrolled blinking.

4. 

   Sun glasses may help calm the excessive blinking.

   Wear dark glasses. Bright light may be aggravating the problem.

5. 

   Stress management can help stop blinking.

   Relax. Stress and anxiety are major causes of excessive blinking.

6. Visit your local healthfood store. You will find many natural remedies touted to help relax the eyes. One remedy is Omega-3 fatty acid. This will keep the mucous membranes in your eyes lubricated.

References

• Blepharospasm: What Is Blepharospasm

Resources

• Blepharospasm: That Blinkety-Blink Movement Disorder