my eye has been twitching for the last 2 weeks...why?

Question

its reeally uncomfortable and its freking me out it doesnt go away...whats wrong with it? it twitches every couple of minutes or when i go outside....only twitches for a couple of seconds then it comes back later....anyone know what it is?

Answer 1

Blepharospasm or eye twitching is believed to be caused by an abnormal functioning of certain nerve areas located at the base of the brain which control the coordination of muscle movements. In the majority of people it appears without any real known cause. Frequently, the signs and symptoms of dry eye occur right before or along with the appearance of eye twitching. Some research indicates that dry eye is a trigger for blepharospasm in those people who are may develop it. Occasionally eye twitching may run in families or be side effect of certain medications.

Other common causes of blepharospasm include:
-Stress
-Irritation of the Cornea or Conjunctiva
-Fatigue
-Lack of sleep
-Prolonged staring at a computer screen or television
-Nervous system disorders

Mild Eye Twitching
-Will usually go away on its own
-Cut down on stress
-Rest up

Severe Eye Twitching
-Medication (different depending on situation) usually to relax muscles
-Botox injections
-Surgery only for the severest of cases that hamper vision
Eye Twitch - Preventive Measures
-Stress management - keep stress under control
-Get plenty of sleep to keep eye muscles rested
-When in vision intensive scenarios such as computer work, take frequent breaks to give the eyes a break

Answer 2

I had the same problem about a year ago..my right eye would not stop twitching....And at the time I was really stressed out before my college graduation with finals and all, I was busy at work and trying to plan a wedding...so my mother told me to stop stressing out and just relax...so a couple trips to the spa and the twitch was gone!

Answer 3

Here's a link from the University of Michigan all about the different types of eye spasms:

http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/eyelid.spasms.html

You should make an appointment with an eye doctor to find the cause, because this sort of thing can usually be treated and make you a lot more comfortable.

Answer 4

You might be dehydrated. If your drinking a lot of coffee or soda stop (or cut down) and start drinking water. Also it would be a good idea to take vitamins.

Answer 5

Nerves....you need to relax.

Answer 6

pinched nerve maybe - see ur doc