Eye twitching (eye twitching) is medically defined as a recurring involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles, which often occurs in the upper eyelid, but may also occur in the upper and lower eyelids together. It is not dangerous, but it is annoying when repeated.
And the “Only My Health” website hinted at the possibility of eye spasms being an early indication of a chronic movement disorder in the nerves or the brain, especially if the spasms occur along with other uncontrollable facial movements.
Dr. Sanjay Dhawan, an ophthalmologist, noted that there are several reasons for eye twitching, which are:
1. Stress:
The eye muscles are easily affected by stress and anxiety, which causes the eyelid to twitch, and the muscles and nerves around the eyes are stimulated.
2. Dehydration:
Dehydration leads to an imbalance in electrolytes, the electrolytes that provide the body’s electricity, such as magnesium, which can lead to muscle cramps, including eye twitching.
3. Lack of sleep:
Proper sleep provides rest for the body and eye muscles.
4. Too much alcohol or caffeine:
Excessive alcohol consumption leads to vitamin B deficiency, which can lead to eye twitching.
For his part, Dr. Dhawan stressed that eye twitches do not require immediate medical treatment, but they should not be ignored, as they can be an early sign of a more serious disorder in the brain or nervous system, and the doctor advised some measures to treat eye twitching:
1- Gently massaging the eyelids and using warm pressure helps relieve eye twitching and slow the contractions of the eyelid muscles. The use of warm compresses also helps to relax the eye muscles.
2- Getting enough sleep is useful in treating temporary eye spasms.
3- Stress is one of the main causes of eyelid twitching, so reducing stress is an effective treatment for eye spasms.
4- The caffeine in many drinks including coffee and alcohol causes eye twitching.
Dr. Dhawan advised to monitor and observe the main cause of the occurrence of convulsions and try to avoid and treat it, and to follow some preventive measures to avoid eye twitching, such as: following a healthy diet, maintaining body moisture, getting enough sleep, reducing stress, and reducing caffeine intake.