Why does my Eyelid twitch?
An eyelid twitch (or tic) is when you have a spasm or slight movement of your upper or lower eyelid. It comes on suddenly, and can last for a minute, hours, days or even longer.
Most common eyelid twitches are harmless, and do not affect your vision. However, there are some neurological problems that can make eyelid muscles contract, such as blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.
For the majority of us, the common eyelid twitch is a brief and minor annoyance. But when it lasts longer or occurs more frequently than usual, there are some steps you can take to make it go away:
😴 Settle in for a snooze: Eyelid twitches often happen to people when they are overly tired. Get some restorative sleep.
💆🏻♀️ Step back from stress: Being under stress can lead to a twitch. If you can’t eliminate something causing you stress, find stress-reducing activities to help get rid of the twitch.
☕️ Cut back on caffeine: As a stimulant, caffeine can cause eyelid spasms. Limiting your coffee, tea or soda intake may help to reduce eyelid twitching.
🧴“Moisturize” the eyes: In some cases, having irritated or dry eyes can lead to eyelid spasms.
🩺 Talk with your ophthalmologist if you have ongoing eyelid twitching and uncomfortable eyes.
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