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Simple energy conservation measures can lower your utility bills while increasing the comfort of your apartment. Although your landlord or management company is ultimately responsible for your building's energy efficiency, you make dozens of energy decisions every day.
ElectricityMany ways for cutting electricity costs in houses also apply to apartments. See our section on reducing electricity use for ways to lower these costs.

Heating and Cooling

Here are some ways to reduce your heating and cooling costs. They can also make your apartment more comfortable. You might need your landlord's or management company's permission for some of the suggestions.

* Caulk and weatherstrip windows and exterior doors.
* Carefully select, install, and use window treatments or coverings.

Water Heating

If you have your own water heater in your apartment, see our section on energy-efficient water heating. If you don't have your own water heater, you can still save energy by reducing your hot water use. You may need your landlord's or management company's permission for some of these energy conservation measures.

Definition
An eyelid twitch is a general term for involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. In some instances, the eyelid may repeatedly close (or nearly close) and re-open. This article discusses eyelid twitches in general.

Causes
The most common things that make the muscle in your eyelid twitch are fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Once spasms begin, they may continue off and on for a few days. Then, they disappear. Most people experience this type of eyelid twitch on occasion and find it very annoying. In most cases, you won't even notice when the twitch has stopped.More severe contractions, where the eyelid completely closes, are possible. These can be caused by irritation of the surface of the eye (cornea) or the membranes lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).The reason your eyelid is twitching cannot be identified. This form of eyelid twitching lasts much longer, is often very uncomfortable, and can also cause your eyelids to close completely.

Symptoms
In addition to having repetitive, uncontrollable twitching or spasms of your eyelid (usually the upper lid), you may be very sensitive to light or have blurry vision.

Treatment
Eyelid twitching usually disappears without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may help:
. Get more sleep.
. Drink less caffeine.
. Lubricate your eyes with eye drops.
If twitching is severe, small injections of botulinum toxin can temporarily cure the spasms.

Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook depends on the specific type or cause of eyelid twitch. In some cases, the twitches usually stop within a week.

Possible Complications
Permanent eye injury from unrecognized cornea injury is possible, but rare.
When to Contact a Medical
Call your primary care doctor or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) if:
. Eyelid twitching does not go away within 1 week
. Twitching completely closes your eyelid
. Twitching involves other parts of your face
. You have redness, swelling, or a discharge from your eye
. Your upper eyelid is drooping

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