2007-03-23 09:55:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It is a combination of allergies and stress. You have to relax, and it will stop. Also, try not to touch your eyes, it makes it easier for irritants to get in your eye. Just breath and keep yourself even keeled, it will stop. There's nothing wrong with you, so don't worry. Have a cup of chamomile tea to relax : )
2007-03-23 09:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
An eyelid twitch is called a blepharospasm. It happens when your eyelid muscles repeatedly and rhythmically contract. In some instances, the eyelid may repeatedly close (or nearly close) and re-open.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common things that make the muscle in your eyelid twitch are fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Once spasms begin, they may continue off and on for a few days. Then, they disappear. Most people experience this type of eyelid twitch on occasion and find it very annoying. In most cases, you won't even notice when the twitch has stopped.
More severe contractions, where the eyelid completely closes, are possible. These can be caused by irritation of the surface of the eye (cornea) or the membranes lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).
Sometimes, the reason your eyelid is twitching cannot be identified. This form of eyelid twitching lasts much longer, is often very uncomfortable, and can also cause your eyelids to close completely.
Symptoms
In addition to having repetitive, uncontrollable twitching or spasms of your eyelid (usually the upper lid), you may be very sensitive to light or have blurry vision.
Treatment
Eyelid twitching usually disappears without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may help:
Get more sleep.
Drink less caffeine.
Lubricate your eyes with eye drops.
If twitching is severe, small injections of Botulinum toxin can temporarily cure the spasms.
2007-03-23 09:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by horrid 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm no doctor first and don't claim to be, but it sounds like a muscle spasm. I have that in my leg all the time, it comes and it goes. It's been going on for years, just once in a while I'll feel it and remind me. But if it continues for more than a few hours and is painfull or red you should see the doctor. Best of luck
2007-03-23 10:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens to me when I'm under a lot of stress. Try putting a warm compress on it to help relax. It should stop when the stress passes.
2007-03-23 09:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Musicfish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you do not stop the annoying twitch it is a nerve and will go away almost as quickly as it started.
2007-03-23 10:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had this exact same problem a few months ago....doctor said it was stress/nerves. Guess you will have to figure out how you need to get less stressed.
2007-03-23 09:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by ArmyAIRBORNE1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Muscle spasms are typically caused by a lack of potassium. Have a banana.
2007-03-23 09:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by Steve H 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OH MAN! I've had this happen before, it occurred randomly and I really never had an explanation for it. I assume I had too much caffeine/sugar that day...
2007-03-23 10:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone tells me it is stress that causes twitching of the eye. SO destress i guess.... hey that rhymes lol
2007-03-23 09:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by dez79837 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
omg k that happens to me to sometimes. maybe the first person is right maybe you do need more sleep but i don't really think so it gets really annoying though ehh?
2007-03-23 09:59:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋