Moshirfar Majid, Somani Shaan N, Shmunes Kathryn M, Ronquillo Yasmyne C
HDR Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT, USA.
John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Clin Ophthalmol. 2020 Mar 4;14:689-691. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S235895. eCollection 2020.
Eyelid myokymia, commonly referred to as "eyelid twitching", is a common, benign condition that resolves in most individuals within hours to days; however, chronic cases can persist for several weeks to months, prompting the search for home remedies that may reduce the frequency or duration of symptoms. In this article, we discuss the proposed pathophysiologic mechanism and safety concerns surrounding tonic water as a treatment for eyelid myokymia.