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Eyelid twitching or eye twitching (also called blepharospasms) can be annoying. Rest assured, as scary as a chronic eye tic can be, this is a harmless inconvenience the vast majority of the time. If you’re looking to get that twitch to stop, we’ve got you covered. We’ll walk you through everything you can do to get this obnoxious spasm under control. We’ll also break down when it might be worth reaching out to a doctor.
Things You Should Know
- Use eye drops or put a warm compress over your eye to temporarily relieve your eye twitch.
- Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night, de-stress, stay hydrated, and don’t overdo it with the caffeine or alcohol.
- Eye twitching is a common side effect of medication, but it’s usually just a sign you’re tired, stressed out, or staring at screens for too long.
- See a doctor if you experience any additional symptoms, like swelling or double vision, or if your twitch won’t go away.
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To stop eye twitching, start by shutting your eyes as tight as you can and opening them up as wide as possible, then continue hard blinking until your eyes begin to produce tears. If that doesn't work, try lightly massaging your bottom eyelids in a circular motion for about 30 seconds using your middle fingers. You can also try blinking quickly for about 30 seconds to relieve eye twitching! For tips on preventing eye twitching, read on!
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