![]() ![]() Remember: blinking helps keep your eyes moist, which is why health professionals recommend observing the 20-20-20 rule: Take a break every 20 minutes and look at something that’s roughly 20 feet away for 20 seconds. When you stare at a screen, you blink less often than usual, which can cause your eyes to feel dry and fatigued. If there’s still a gritty feeling in your eyes, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with an eye specialist at your local eye clinic. Eye strain – Too much screen time can put added strain on your eyes. In this case, using eye drops or artificial tears can help reduce eye twitching. Eye twitching could be an attempt by your body to moisten your eyes. Try taking some antihistamines and, if possible, staying in doors on days when your allergies are particularly bad.Dry eyes – When you close your eyes, the eyelids spread tear film over your cornea, helping keep your eyes moist. Prioritize your rest as much as possible.Allergies – Eye twitching, alongside red watery eyes, is a symptom of allergies. Reducing alcohol consumption can help resolve eye twitching. Stress – If you experience a lot of work-related stress, meditation and yoga can do wonders in helping you relax. Fatigue or lack of sleep – Of course, meditation and yoga won’t be able to do much if you’re not getting enough sleep. If you’re considering taking nutritional supplements, consult your doctor first.Caffeine – Try cutting back on drinking tea, coffee and soda until the twitching stops or becomes less frequent. Alcohol – The same goes for alcohol. Eating more magnesium-rich foods such as tofu, whole grains, and legumes can help reduce eye twitching. Read on to learn more about the factors that can cause eyelid twitching. What Can Cause Your Eye to Twitch?Here are some factors that can cause eye twitching: Nutritional deficiencies – Diets low in magnesium can contribute to eye twitching. If you’re still concerned, seeing an eye specialist can help put your mind at ease. You can also try making some lifestyle changes and see if these have any effect on reducing your eye twitching. Eye twitches generally last for a minute or two at most, but what if they last longer? You shouldn’t worry too much-eyelid twitches are rarely a symptom of an underlying condition. ![]() Eye twitching (myokymia) is typically harmless, although it can be annoying. ![]()
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