Have you ever felt the eyes twitch? Did it really make you feel disturbing? Eye twitch is also known by the name of Myokymia. It is somehow known out to be repetitive, and yet involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles. A twitch normally takes place at the upper lid, but it can occur in both the upper and also the lower lids. Hence for some of the people, they are the forms of spam that are much mild and feel like a gentle tug on the eyelid. Some of the people often get into the experience of the spasm that is much strong and hence does often force both eyelids to close completely. This is a different condition that is known by the name of blepharospasm. It would be happening to take place as every few seconds for a minute or two. It has the different set of episodes that are somehow much unpredictable. It would occur about as on and off for so many days. Some people do not hence experience any twitching for weeks or even months. They are painless and completely harmless. They will not be bothering you at all. Some people are quick much in getting hold over the treatment of the eye twitch.
What are the Main causes of eyelid twitches?
Eyelid spasms may occur just as without any identifiable cause. As they are not the sign of the serious problem so it is not much investigated around. Some of the main reasons or causes that can make the eye twitch worst are as mentioned below:
- Eye irritation
- Eyelid strain
- Fatigue
- Lack of sleep
- Physical exertion
- Medication side effects
- Stress
- Use of alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine
If the spams hence somehow become chronic then it would lead to the condition that is known as “benign essential blepharospasm”. This condition is all about the uncontrollable winking or blinking. It will bring an effect to both the yes. It can take place as because of the pinkeye or the inflammation of the eyelid as well as dry eyes, environmental irritants, such as wind, bright lights, sun, or air pollution. It can also take place as because of fatigue, stress as well as too much alcohol or caffeine.
How to Prevent Eyelid Twitches?
Some of the conditions of eyelid spasms go away without treatment in a few days or weeks. As we have already mentioned that the most major and common causes of eyelid twitching are stress, fatigue, and caffeine. If you want to reduce the eye twitching, then you should be drinking less caffeine and take some adequate sleep. You can also keep the eye surfaces lubricated with over-the-counter artificial tears or eye drops or can also apply a warm compress to your eyes when a spasm begins. Botulinum toxin that is also known as Botox is used purposely for the treatment of the benign essential blepharospasm. Botox will be best for easing the severe spasms for a few months. However, as the effects of the injection wear off, you need to carry out with the additional injections.
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