G24.5: Blepharospasm
The eye is surrounded by muscles. If these muscles contract the eyes close. These muscles can usually be consciously controlled.
You have a condition that is preventing you from controlling these muscles properly. You may then have to blink a lot. You may also squint involuntarily. You may also find it harder, or even impossible, to open your eyes. Various factors can affect the symptoms. Bright light, wind or effort, for example, can make the symptoms worse.
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