Reasons For Eyelid Twitching
On occasion, we might feel our eyelid twitching and while it can feel strange, it is not usually something to worry about. Eye twitching, medically also known as ‘myokymia’, has been experienced by many of us when our eyes suddenly go into a twitch for different reasons. Frequent twitching or blinking eyelids can be caused by blepharospasm, which is a movement disorder. It is not serious and it will typically stop on its own. You will notice eyelid twitching if you can feel your eye closing on its own or if you find yourself frequently blinking. The exact causes for eye twitching are not known. However, below are three factors that can trigger eyelid twitching:
Eye strain: Being glued to digital devices for several hours may result in eyestrain. The blue-violet light emitted from the digital devices is very high on energy and is known as HEV (high energy visible light); it can cause digital eyestrain. Prolonged use of digital devices, and continuous staring without taking a break can cause eye fatigue or tiredness and later on eyelid twitching. This is considered as one of the most common causes of eye twitching. It is advised to follow the rule of 20-20-20 to avoid such problems and use blue protect lenses.
Dry eyes: Our eyes have a natural layer of tear film on them and it has a natural mechanism of blinking to secrete water from the tear gland to maintain the thickness of the tear film. It works as a natural lubricant to keep the eyes moist. Due to various reasons, many of us might experience dry eyes where the thickness of the tear volume reduces. It might happen also when we keep staring at the screen of digital devices and forget to blink. At such times the eyelids forcefully twitch to squeeze the tear gland and secrete a high volume of tear to keep the eye’s natural moisture intact. Dryness of the eyes would need medical intervention.
Uncorrected refractive error and allergies can also cause eyelid twitching. Eye allergies release histamine into the eyes, which leads to swelling, irritation, itchiness and sometimes twitching. Agents such as pollen and dust cause most allergies. However, a new cleaning product used by you could be the reason for the eye allergy and eye twitching as a result. Simply removing this cleaning product from your life can help stop your eye from twitching.
Many of the known triggers for mild eye twitching are lifestyle-related. So, people may be able to prevent this symptom by changing their daily routine. This may mean:
•Winding down for sleep earlier
•Sleeping and waking at the same time day after day, including on weekends
•Practicing sleep hygiene
•Switching to decaffeinated drinks
•Reducing activities or habits that create stress, such as overworking
•Seeking support from a therapist for anxiety or high stress levels
•Avoiding tobacco smoking or drinking alcohol
If eye twitching occurs frequently, it may be helpful to note down the time when it happens and any other contributing factors. This may help identify a pattern. However, if the eye twitching is disruptive and does not appear to be related to daily habits, a doctor may be able to provide other treatments to curb or prevent it.
The most important thing is not to worry, as it is usually not serious. Worrying too much could exacerbate the frequency of the twitching. Almost all eye twitching is harmless. However, if an eye-twitch persists, it could signal a serious neurological condition that should be diagnosed and treated by a qualified eye care practitioner.
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