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Eyelid Twitch

What is an eyelid twitch?

It is a twitching of the lid that you cannot control.

What are the symptoms?

One or both of them may twitch.

How does it occur?

Doctors are not sure why these twitches occur. Possible causes include:

stress

caffeine

lack of sleep.

How is it treated?

Twitches usually go away without treatment after a short period of time. It may help to:

reduce stress

cut down on the caffeine in your diet

get more sleep.

If you have severe twitching that does not go away, you may need shots of medicine around the eye. In some cases, when the blinking is affecting your vision, surgery may be needed.

How long do the effects last?

Usually the twitches stop within a few minutes or hours. However, if you have more serious symptoms, such as the following, see your healthcare provider:

One or both of your lids close involuntarily quite often. Other muscles in your face twitch as well.

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This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.

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