Eye twitches can be caused by all kinds of things. In order to treat eye twitching you need to understand what the possible causes are in your specific case. Here is a list of the common eye twitch causes.
- Lack of sleep (Treatment Page): If you haven’t been getting enough sleep lately especially if it has been an ongoing issue this is a likely cause of your eye twitching. This is connected to general fatigue.
- Stress (Treatment Page): Events in your life that have caused you to become stressed out may be the reason you are suffering from eye twitches. This is connected to general fatigue.
- Fatigue (Treatment Page): General fatigue from overworking yourself or living a sedentary lifestyle is another possibility. It seems physical fatigue, which comes in many forms, is often a trigger for eye twitching.
- Screens(Comp/TV) (Treatment Page): This is one of the more controversial causes as many people who have an eye twitch don’t look at a screen excessively. However, it is still a very common cause for a lot of people. Our eyes depend on constant movement and focusing at different distances to stay healthy.
- Vitamin Deficiency (Treatment Page): If you aren’t eating a balanced diet you might be missing out on certain vitamins and minerals. A vitamin deficiency eye twitching is a very common cause but also one that is easy to treat.
- Eye Strain (Treatment Page): Your vision might have gotten worse causing you to strain your eyes when reading, driving or other common tasks. Most people don’t even notice when they’re straining their eyes so check during activities when you’re using your eyes.
- Allergies (Treatment Page): When you’re suffering from allergies your eyes can become very irritated and produce eyelid twitching. A lot of times a person won’t have any other symptoms of allergies so this can be a hard cause to uncover. If you have a history of allergies this is a good possibility though.
- Caffeine (Treatment Page): As I’m sure you know caffeine is a stimulant and acts on the central nervous system. If you’ve been consuming excessive amounts of caffeine or using it for a long time this could be the cause.
- Pinched Nerve (Treatment Page): Both physical trauma and gradual tension build up can result in a compressed or pinched nerve in the neck or face resulting in eye twitching.
- Medication (Treatment Page): Certain medications have a history of producing eye twitches as a side effect. If you’re taking any medication do research on possible side effects and consult your doctor.
- Withdrawal (Treatment Page): Benzodiazepine withdrawal and long term use very often produce eyelid twitching. Very often this produces blepharospasm which is when both eyes are affacted and is a known risk factor for developing it.
- Neurological Disorder (Treatment Page): There is a long list of neurological disorders that can cause eyelid twitches but producing such a list would only scare you. If you have no other medical issues or symptoms then you probably don’t have a neurological problem but always consult with a doctor if you’re concerned this is a possibility.
These are all the causes of eye twitching that I have identified. I’m certain that your specific case of eyelid twitch fits into one of these categories. It is a strong possibility that more than one of the above causes is resulting in your eye twitching. To identify all the factors in your life that could be causing this annoying problem please consider each of the above carefully. This will help you single out your specific risk factors so that you can go on to eye twitch treatment.
Eye Twitches FAQ
Can vitamin deficiency cause your eye flutter?
It’s not known which vitamins and minerals are needed to prevent eye flutter or eye twitching but it is a common cause. People who take a multivitamin with a specially formulated eye support vitamin often eliminate their twitch within a couple days.
Do benzodiazepines cause eye twitch?
Yes, benzodiazepines can cause eye twitching but mainly this is during withdrawal from the drug. If you’re experiencing this while withdrawing it’s simply a side effect of the process and should go away when you’re done.
What are the causes of constant eye twitching?
This is a very common question and you can look above on this page for a list of all the common reasons.
Does eye twitching indicate something?
Usually all it indicates is that your body is under stress for some reason. This could be lack of sleep, stress, etc but it’s rarely anything serious. However, constantly stressing your body is serious in its own way so try to be better to yourself.
Does watching television in the dark cause eye twitching?
There is no known connection between watching television in the dark and eye twitch but looking at screens for long periods at a time can cause them. Also, just as a side note reading or looking at screens in the dark being bad for your eyes is a myth.
Can you get eye twitching after car a accident?
Yes you can, this is a very common occurance which is usually due to a pinched nerve. You should see a chiropractor to eliminate this permanently or use some kind of massage tool to get temporary relief although it might be hard to locate where the offending nerve is.
Can caffeine cause eye twitches?
Any stimulant can cause your eye to twitch since they act on your central nervous system and in many cases can cause other kinds of body twitches. Try to reduce your intake if you’re getting symptoms like this from caffeine.
Can chiropractors help eye twitches?
If you believe the cause is physical trauma from a car accident, sports injury, etc then a chiropractor could relieve your symptoms. However, if you haven’t had anything this this occur it is much more likely that it’s due to something else.
Can medication cause eye twitches?
Certain medications can cause eye twitching and one that comes to mind off the top of my head is the medication for parkinson’s disease. However, there are quite a few that have this as a side effect. If you’re concerned or having life impacting eye twitching then I recommend you consult with your doctor about this.
