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Why is My Eye Twitching?

As a kid, I remember seeing characters on TV with Eye twitches. This was always a sign that the character was lying or a psychopath! So, a few years ago when I experienced my first eye twitch—I felt concerned. I didn’t know why it was happening. I wanted to hide my eyes when I spoke to people, just in case they’d watched the same shows and would assume the worst!

But, in reality, eye Twitching is often a physical response to something going on in your body. When your eye twitches, your eyelid makes a quick, involuntary movement. For most, these twitches come in doses that can last a few hours or a few days. There are many different reasons why your eyes can twitch. Here are some of the most common.

  1. Eye Strain

If you’ve spent the better part of your day looking at the screen on your phone, tablet, computer, or television—your eye may twitch as a signal of eyestrain. If you’re eyes are fatigued and twitching, the best thing to do is talk to your optometrist about getting some special computer glasses. Also, remember to give your eyes a break every once and a while by going outside, looking out a window, or closing them for a few minutes.

  1. Fatigue

Maybe it’s not just your eyes that are tired, maybe you’re tired all over! If your eyes are twitching and you know you’ve been short on sleep lately, this could be your trigger.

  1. Stress

We all have it, but stress can wreak havoc on every part of our health. Eye Twitching is just one way your body may send you a signal that it’s time to stop, breathe, and relax. Be intentional about activities that can help relieve stress—from meditation and exercise to relaxing music, baths, or taking a vacation—and your eyes will likely relax too.

  1. Caffeine

If your eye is twitching, it may be time to reduce your caffeine intake. Sometimes too much can trigger a twitch. Try cutting your intake in half for a few days or detoxing from caffeine altogether for a week if you think caffeine may be to blame.

  1. Alcohol

Similar to drinking too much caffeine, drinking too much alcohol can also cause a twitch. Try cutting back or detoxing and see if this makes a difference.

  1. Dry Eyes

Sometimes our eyes twitch as a signal of dryness. Especially for women or people over the age of fifty, dryness is a common problem. Allergy seasons, contact lenses, or dehydration can all exacerbate dry eyes. Focus on drinking more water, taking antihistamine if you need it or talk to your optometrist about eye drops specially designed for dry eyes and see if it relieves your twitching as well.

If your eye twitch doesn’t go away in a few days or weeks, talk to your Eyeglass World optometrist. Normal eye twitching shouldn’t last for too long, especially if you’re treating for any of the above causes. A licensed optometrist like the doctors at Eyeglass World can help rule out any neurological conditions and check your eyes for any other problems.



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