blepharism

/ˈblɛfərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The involuntary twitching or spasmodic closing of the eyelids, often due to stress or fatigue.

“After pulling an all-nighter, she suffered from blepharism and couldn’t focus during the meeting.”

Synonyms

  • blepharospasm
  • eyelid twitch