Alternative Names
Eyelid spasm; Eye twitch; Twitch – eyelid; Blepharospasm
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common things that make the muscle in your eyelid twitch are fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Once spasms begin, they may continue off and on for a few days. Then, they disappear. Most people experience this type of eyelid twitch on occasion and find it very annoying. In most cases, you won’t even notice when the twitch has stopped.
Treatment
Eyelid twitching usually disappears without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may help:
Expectations (prognosis)
The outlook depends on the specific type or cause of eyelid twitch. In some cases, the twitches usually stop within a week.
Review
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 8/3/2010
