What is eye twitching?
Eye twitching — which actually is twitching of an eyelid — is common and harmless.Most eye twitching lasts only a few minutes, but sometimes an eyelid twitch can persist for days or longer. If you have an eye twitch that doesn't go away relatively quickly, see an eye doctor.
The medical term for eye twitching is myokymia.
If you experience eye twitching that doesn't go away, this could signal a serious neurological condition affecting the eyelid — such as blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm. These relatively rare conditions are more obvious and severe than common eye twitching and should be evaluated immediately by an eye doctor.
What causes eye twitching?
Triggers of eye twitching include:- Stress
- Fatigue
- Eye strain
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Dry eyes
- Nutrition problems
- Allergies
If you experience eye twitching, take a close look at this list and note which of these potential triggers might apply to you. Sometimes, making minor changes to your diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of eye twitching or help make an eyelid twitch disappear.
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