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Hello, recently my 2 eyelids started twitching involuntarily. It happens all of a sudden for about a minute then it stops. Could you please let me know what could be the cause? Charly
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Hello This is suggestive of myokymia. Most common cause is stress Having said that it is provisional diagnosis. Kindly consult local ophthalmologist
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