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It feels like an uncontrollable, persistent, pesky tick\u2026a rapid quivering of the eye lid that seemingly comes out of nowhere. But twitching eyes sometimes do have clear underlying causes. Most of the times, twitchy eyes are a temporary condition, with most causes benign in nature.So, why does your eye twitch?\u00a0<\/p>

Stress<\/h4>\r\n

Fasciculation, the scientific terminology for eye twitching, can last as briefly as a few seconds to several days and stress is often times the main culprit.Though stress comes in all shapes and sizes\u2014physical, emotional and mental to name a few\u2014if not properly managed, stress can manifest in several ways.\u00a0<\/p>

Excessive Caffeine<\/h4>

Let\u2019s say you haven\u2019t been sleeping well because of stress at work, so you try to power through the day by drinking several cups of coffee.\u00a0Too much caffeine can cause \u2018hemifacial spasms,\u2019 according to\u00a0EveryDayHealth.com<\/a>, which is characterized by twitching or muscle contractions on one side of the face (rarely will excess caffeine produce twitching in both eyes).<\/p>

Lack of sleep<\/h4>

This one pretty much says it all.\u00a0<\/p>

Neurological Disorders<\/h4>\r\n

If indeed eye twitches travel to other areas of the face, you might have a neurological dysfunction. In a relatively small number of instances, a neurological disorder such as blepharospasm can cause abnormal eye twitching. ALS (Lou Gehrig\u2019s Disease), an autoimmune disorder characterized by complete lack of muscle control, can cause chronic involuntary muscle contractions of the eyelid.\u00a0Bell\u2019s Palsy, characterized by drooping and facial paralysis on one side of the face, has no known clear-cut cause. One theory is a viral infection of the facial nerve. Bell\u2019s Palsy is often temporary, lasting for up to six weeks, according to\u00a0MedicineNet.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

Eye Infections<\/h4>\r\n

If the cornea or iris becomes irritated or infected, either by a virus, bacteria or environmental irritant, eye twitching could accompany other symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>

Treatment for Eye Twitching<\/h4>

For more severe cases of eye twitching,\u00a0botulinum<\/em>\u00a0toxin (what\u2019s used in Botox injections) has been found to be an excellent method of treating severe cases, says\u00a0\ufeff<\/span>everydayhealth.com<\/a>. Eyelid twitches that travel down the face or involve other facial muscles are definitely cause for further evaluation. Your doctor will check for other symptoms such as grimacing or facial spasms, and will probably refer you to your primary care physician for follow-up.\u00a0Treatment for Bell\u2019s Palsy and other causes of facial paralysis that may result in eye twitches include steroidal medications such as prednisone. Anti-viral medications such as acyclovir may also be prescribed.<\/p>

Home Remedies for Eye Twitching<\/h4>

Limiting caffeine intake, taking over-the-counter natural sleep remedies such as melatonin, and moderately exercising on most days of the week as well as getting 7-8 hours of sleep can help combat stress and reduce eye twitching. If you consume one-half cup of coffee in the morning and another half-cup a couple hours in the afternoon, this can prevent caffeine-withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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