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Causes & Treatment of Eye Twitching

Eye twitching, or myokymia, is an involuntary eyelid muscle contraction that usually affects the lower eyelid.
Some possible causes of eye twitching:

The exact cause of eye twitching is unknown. A twitch sometimes develops during times of increased stress. Eye twitching has also been associated with high caffeine intake, fatigue or excessive squinting. It can also occur after reading or working on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

 

Common Signs and Symptoms :

Eye twitching is usually a sign that you need to take a break and relax. Sometimes a twitch will go away following a good night's sleep, but a stubborn twitch may last as long as three weeks.If the twitching involves both eyes, there is a possibility that you have blepharospasm.  

Blepharospasm is the involuntary or abnormal twitching of the eyelids, caused by a dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve, and thought to be due to abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia which are situated at the base of the brain.

Blepharospasm usually begins gradually with excessive blinking and/or eye irritation. In the early stages it may only occur with specific precipitating stressors, such as bright lights, fatigue, and emotional tension.  As the condition progresses, the spasms may intensify when it occurs, the patient is functionally blind whereby the eyelids may remain forcefully closed for several hours at a time.

This is a chronic condition that is more common in women between the ages of 50-60 years. Blephorospasm can progress into repeated forceful closing of the eyes. Again, there is no definite cause, but it may be worsened by stress, bright lights, watching too much TV, and fatigue. And in most cases when the twitching is chronic and persistent, causing lifelong challenges- symptoms are often severe enough to result in functional blindness.

What You Need for Treatment :

•    Rest and relaxation.
•    Warm, wet cloth for compresses.
•    In some cases, medications or medical procedures.
•    Stop caffeine intake, specifically coffee, tea, chocolate or any soft drinks with caffeine.
•    Stop smoking

"Certain nutrients such as magnesium malate chelate may help alleviate symptoms of Blepharospasm and preserve vision. Some drugs can induce blepharospasm, such as those used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as sensitivity to hormone treatments, including estrogen-replacement therapy for women going through menopause."
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