It may last for several days or even longer. It may occur off and on for several days. Then you may not experience any twitching for weeks or even months.
But could it be a sign of a more serious problem? Perry, MD. Most of the time, an eye spasm will resolve on its own without any need for medical treatment. Perry says. Tests and Diagnosis These conditions are distinguished by a careful clinical examination. Treatment and Drugs Eyelid Twitch Minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. Reducing stress, using warm soaks, correction of any refractive error, and lubrication of the eye with artificial tears may help.
Some ophthalmologists recommend reducing caffeine usage. Blepharospasm Blepharospasm can be treated with medications, biofeedback, injection of botulinum toxin, and surgery. Medications and biofeedback are rarely successful in managing blepharospasm.
Botulinum toxin injections are now the most commonly recommended treatment for blepharospasm. Injection of botulinum toxin in very small quantities into the muscles around the eyes will stop the spasm. The injection works for several months but will slowly wear off and usually needs to be repeated 3 to 4 times each year. Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Request Appointment. Symptoms Eye twitching. Definition Causes When to see a doctor.
Products and services. Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. Lack of sleep, whether because of stress or some other reason, can trigger eye twitching. Catching up on your sleep and having a consistent sleep schedule can help. Eye strain — particularly digital eye strain from overuse of computers, tablets and smartphones — also is a common cause of eyelid twitching.
Follow the " rule" when using digital devices: Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen and allow your eyes to focus on a distant object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds or longer. This reduces fatigue that may trigger eye twitching.
Also, ask your eye doctor about computer eyeglasses to relieve digital eye strain. Too much caffeine can trigger eye twitching. Try cutting back on coffee, tea and soft drinks or switch to decaffeinated versions for a week or two and see if your eye twitching disappears.
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