What happens when your eyelid twitches?
Have you ever been sitting in a meeting or on a first date and suddenly feel your eyelid twitching? It can be frustrating, embarrassing, and downright annoying! But don’t worry – you’re not alone. In fact, eyelid twitches are incredibly common and usually harmless. So why does it happen? Let’s delve into the quirky world of eyelid twitching.
What is an Eyelid Twitch?
An eyelid twitch, also known as myokymia, is when a muscle in your upper or lower eyelid spasms uncontrollably. This can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes and may occur intermittently for days or even weeks at a time.
Why Does my Eyelid Keep Twitching?
The short answer: we don’t really know. There are many potential causes of eyelid twitching including stress, lack of sleep, caffeine intake, alcohol consumption (hiccup), irritation caused by contact lenses or allergies (achooo), dry eyes (blink blink) and even nutritional imbalances (stomach grumble) such as low levels of magnesium. Essentially anything that causes strain to the muscles around our eyes can trigger an eyelid spasm.
So if you find yourself with sudden onset twitches during stressful situations like exams or meetings (or while you’re chugging down chunky monkey ice cream) that’s probably why!
When Should I See A Doctor?
For most people who experience occasional episodes there’s no reason to fret too much (“Phew!”). However() , if your eye starts visibly contracting all day everyday (think lunatic vampire) it might be worth seeing someone about it just to rule out underlying issues such as neurological problems (shiver
).
Some additional red flags include:
- Your entire face becomes involved
- You start experiencing double vision or vision changes
- Your eyelid begins to droop
- The twitching persists for more than a few weeks.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s wise to seek medical attention as soon as possible. We don’t want your inner-worrier going on overdrive now do we?
How Do I Stop the Twitching?
The answer: drumroll
– You can’t! (emphatic sigh)
Unfortunately there’s no guaranteed way of stopping an eyelid spasm from happening if it wants to happen. “I surrender!”, is pretty much the universal motto in such situations.
There are, however, some tips that may help alleviate or prevent further occurrences:
1) Relax
Stress plays a major role in triggering myokymia so whenever possible try and take a deep breath (inhale exhale
). Practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation (ohm ohm omh) or even just taking a walk outside can work wonders here.
2) Catch up on Sleep
Ah yes sleep.. our frenemy at best., If you find yourself working long hours into the night with little time for rest then expect trouble; eye trouble(yawn
). Our eyes need time to reset and rejuvenate too!
3) Cut back on caffeine
Caffeine (the beloved energizer bunny buddy!)can be quite taxing on the body especially when consumed heavily. Try cutting down if not eliminating entirely(gasp)your caffeine consumption altogether (slow tear rolls down cheek)
(Insert Table Here)
Brand | Milligrams per Fluid Ounce
———|—————————
Red Bull | 9.5
Mountain Dew |4.5
Coffee | Varies
Some suggest even reducing alcohol intake reaps positive results because alcohol disrupts neurotransmitters such GABA which control muscle contractions.
Whatever you do, it’s important to remember that twitches are usually fleeting and not harmful, so try your best not to get worked up over the situation (winks).
4) Eye Drops
Sometimes dryness can be cause of eyelid twitches. To alleviate this try adding a few eye drops when you begin experiencing symptoms.
5) Adjust Your Contacts or Glasses Prescription
If you wear contacts, have ’em checked by an expert for fittings problems and/or ill-sized contact lenses which may lead to corneal irritation. Worn out glasses may also pose similar issues so bring them in whenever possible for tune-ups as well!
Conclusion
As glitchy as it sounds, eylid twitching is indeed quite common among many people we know – like Aunt Betty who always wins at bingo! There still remains no definitive explanation nor solution how one can avoid/control involuntary shaky- wakiness but fear NOT-here’s encouragement
to remind us that frenzied contractions sharing space with our peepers typically do not indicate serious health implications; instead they scream “Hey pal! Chill a little!”
So let’s just focus on relaxing , catching up sleep–(with more emphasis on catch-up), reducing caffeine& alcohol intake (or abstaining altogether!), using eye drops, adjusting prescriptions and wait till its all gone,(kinda like those pesky teenage pimples!). Chances are pretty high eventually it will go away anyway(yeahh hahahaha!!!)
Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!
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