Why Is My Eye Twitching?

Causes of Eye Twitching
Fatigue, stress, eye strain, and caffeine or alcohol consumption, seem to be the most common sources of eye twitching. Eye strain, or vision-related stress, can occur if you need glasses, a change in prescription, or are consistently working in front of a computer.

When should I be worried about eye twitching?

Schedule an appointment with your doctor if: The twitching doesn't go away within a few weeks. Your eyelid completely closes with each twitch or you have difficulty opening the eye. Twitching happens in other parts of your face or body as well.

How do you fix a twitching eye?

To treat minor eye twitches:
  1. Relax. Try to eliminate stress in your daily life.
  2. Limit caffeine. 1
  3. Rest. ...
  4. Apply warm compresses to the twitching eye and gently massage the eyelid with your fingers.
  5. Try over-the-counter oral or topical (eye drop) antihistamines to slow the eyelid muscle contractions.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.