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Eye twitching, or myokymia, is an involuntary eyelid muscle contraction that usually affects the lower eyelid. 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.
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 blephorospasm. This is a chronic condition that is more common in women over 50. 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.
To relieve eye twitching, try applying warm compresses to the twitching eye and gently massaging the eyelid with your fingers. For eyelid twitches that last longer than 2 or 3 days, over-the-counter oral or topical (eye drop) antihistamines may offer some relief. Although not a direct treatment, antihistamines slow down the muscle contractions, or twitching, making it less annoying.
A more violent eye twitching that involves an entire side of the face is called hemifacial spasm. A hemifacial spasm can be a much more severe twitch. It may actually affect speaking and eating. A hemifacial spasm is usually caused by inflamed facial nerves but it may result from a more serious neurological problem. This type of spasm is often treated with muscle-relaxing injections or medications. If you are concerned that you may have more than a common eyelid twitch, contact an eyecare professional for an evaluation.
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ReneTwitching is caused by many things. One of them includes involuntary muscle spasms. These often happen at night, and are gone unnoticed. They are most likely benign. Parasitic worms also cause this problem as they move. This is highly unlikely if you live in an hygienic environment. Twitching is caused by many things. One of them includes involuntary muscle spasms. These often happen at night, and are gone unnoticed. They are most likely benign. Parasitic worms also cause this problem as they move. This is highly unlikely if you live in an hygienic environment.
Twitching in one's sleep is not uncommon. Most people do it at one time or another. It is Never a problem. Anything that would cause twiching in one's sleep would cause twitching while awake. I twitch In My Sleep Also. There are no medical problems that cause selective sleep twitching. If you Dont twitch when Your awake then this is just normal sleep behavior.
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