Ok, so, I saw an opthamologist last week for this problem. I tried to wait it out; but, I finally got so annoyed by the twitching and the visual disturbances, that I decided to make an appointment. The doctor checked my vision and eye pressure, said everything was normal, then suggested I get Botox injections to treat the twitching. Yes, Botox. He said eye twitching is very common for women who wear eye makeup and/or drink too much caffeine throughout the day. Botox, apparently, paralyzes the muscle that is causing the twitching.
So, not only did this doctor make me feel ridiculous for linking bcp with the eye twitch, he wanted to start me on Botox injections at 27 years old! Unbelievable! (For the record... Yes, I wear makeup, but that is nothing new to my routine. I drink one cup of coffee in the mornings, then water the rest of the day.) |