blepharism
/ˈblɛfərɪzəm/
noun
- A condition of frequent or involuntary twitching or spasming of the eyelid.
- After staring at the computer screen for hours, she developed a mild blepharism that made her right eye twitch.
- The doctor explained that blepharism is often caused by stress, fatigue, or too much caffeine.
- His blepharism was so noticeable during the interview that he had to apologize and take a short break.