8 triggers of eye twitching you must know about

Eye twitching, eyelid tics, and spasms are pretty common. Usually, only the lower eyelid of one eye is involved, but the upper eyelid also can twitch. Most eye twitches come and go, but sometimes a twitching eye can last for weeks or even months. Also known as myokymia, this resembles rippling muscle contractions in the eyelid. Dr Omkar Telang, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, K.J.Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai shares with us the reasons that can trigger eye twitching and what eye twitching indicates: Stress: While we’re all under stress, our bodies react in different ways. A twitching eye can be one sign of stress, especially when it is related to vision problems such as eye strain. Here are top 8 interesting facts about the human eye everyone should be aware of! Tiredness: Lack of sleep, whether because of stress or some other reason, can trigger a twitching eyelid. Catching up on your sleep can help. Follow these 10 tips for better sleep. Eye strain: Vision-related stress can occur if, for instance, you need glasses or a change of glasses. Even minor vision problems can make your eyes work too hard, triggering eyelid twitching. Schedule an eye exam and have your vision checked and your glasses updated. Minimize eye strain during work with these tips. Caffeine: Too much caffeine can trigger eye twitching. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks (or switch to decaffeinated versions) for a week or two and see if your eye twitching disappears. If you are a caffeine addict, you can try these yoga asanas to kick the butt. Dry eyes: Many adults experience dry eyes, especially after age 50. Dry eyes are also very common among people who use computers, take certain medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, etc.) or wear contact lenses. If you are tired and under stress, this too can increase your risk of dry eyes. Restoring moisture to the surface of your eye may stop the spasm and decrease the risk of twitching in the future. Here are 12 expert tips to deal with dry eyes. Allergies: People with eye allergies can have itching, swelling and watery eyes and can have eyelid twitching. Antihistamine eye drops or tablets maybe recommended by your ophthalmologist to help some cases of eyelid twitches. Alcohol: If you are experiencing frequent eye twitching, try abstaining for a while. Alcohol can cause eyelids to twitch too. Nutritional imbalances: Lack of nutrients like magnesium can trigger eyelid spasms. Incorporate magnesium rich foods in your diet. Common eye twitching is unrelated to neurological conditions affecting the eyelid, such as blepharospasm (inability to open the eyes) or hemi facial spasm. These conditions are less common and should be diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist. Sometimes these persistent twitches can be treated with Botox injections that help stop muscle contractions suggests Dr Telang. Image Source: Shutterstock

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