How do I get rid of an eye twitch (spasm)?

Question

I've had an eye twitch (spasm) for 3 months now. It happens randomly throughout the day (and even at night), and it happens anywhere from 5 seconds to five minutes. I went to the doctor yesterday and he told me that I needed more sleep, less stress, and less caffeine, but that there was no real cure. I can't stop the caffeine consumption or stress right now, because I have started commuting to grad school part time 2 nights a week and I have a full time job.

Answer 1

It is just your body's way of telling you something is wrong, evidently for me it is telling me I need to rehydrate and eat a good meal.

I am in grad school and working as well. I also have the same problem, thought not as much anymore. It is super annoying. I find it happens when I am stressed, eating poorly and dehydrated. Usually if I get eye spasms I make a concerted effort to down a lot of water, a Powerade and try and eat a healthy meal with some salad. This I have taken this approach it has decreased from an annoying daily habit to about an every other week occurrence.

Answer 2

eye twitching is not a serious condition and typically results from excessive fatigue or stress. For others eye twitching can lead to chronic irritation or vision problems. Eye twitching usually involves involuntary movements of the eyelid specifically. Some refer to this condition as eye spasms. Some doctors often refer to this condition when chronically present as "blinking disorder." Sounds pretty serious. But it may not be. There are various causes of eye twitching in its serious and not so serious formats. The more common causes for eye twitching include: Corneal irritation or injury Stress Lack of sleep Fatigue Prolonged staring or eye strain Neurological disorders Possibly Hereditary Please read more on this article... use the link below.

Answer 3

it's the stress, it happens to me too. Well, caffeine is really bad for you at this stage, so try and organise your time more so you can stop consuming it. Try and do all your work during the day and get a good night's sleep, that's the most important thing.
There's no cure, like medicine because it's to do with the nervous system which is affected by the stress and the caffeine

Answer 4

I went to my Doc with the same problem although I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, do not work am not a school or under stress. I went because people kept thinking I was winking at them? The treatment believe it or not botox! Yes, I laughed because I thought this was beauty treatment but it seems botox injection started out in the medical field.

Answer 5

I had the same problem. Stress and caffeine do cause it, but..........try taking potassium, and vitamin B-complex at least 1000 mg each day for a week. It worked for me.

Answer 6

I have the same problem which goes from eye yo ete to forarm.My docter said it;s stress that does it; and he;s right,I haven;t had it for 7days as i haven;t been stressing or worrying..Lots of luck.

Answer 7

No cure. I get them on occasion. Mine was twitching off and on for a few days.

Answer 8

I seriously herd this before That if you somke weed it will make it go away go to one of those states that it is legal and see a Dr maybe they can help you.

Answer 9

the doc was right

I had that too

for a few months

when I took naps and got massages it went away

Answer 10

try rubbing your palms together till they get hot then place your hands over your eyes, the warmth does wonders,