Eye Twitching Causes

If you are tired of suffering from annoying eye twitching, check out the following list for eye twitching causes and remedies. Anything that effects your eyes or vision can be frustrating and frightening. If you are experiencing twitching of the eye, here are some possible causes.

1. Not getting enough sleep can lead to eye twitching. Lack of sleep can leave you fatigued, which can cause your eyes to start twitching. Get at least eight hours of "quality deep sleep" each night in total darkness. Cover your LED clock and unplug anything that has a light on it. If your sleep is being interrupted by noise, take charge and eliminate it. If the noise is outdoors and out of your control, use a white noise generator to cancel it out, as well as the excess noise inside your home.
2. Stress can be another cause of your eye twitching. Stress, like lack of sleep, is also connected to fatigue. If you are under stress and your eyes have started to twitch, eliminating that stress should stop your eye twitching. Manage your stress by doing yoga, exercising or meditating every day.
3. Looking at computer or tv screens for extended periods is a common cause of eye twitching. In order for your eyes to stay healthy, they need constant movement and need to be focused at different distances. Eye muscles, like any other muscle, can atrophy, which can cause your eyes to twitch. If you are working on your computer or watching tv, look away from the screen every fifteen minutes and focus on distant objects in the room or look out of the window.
4. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you are at risk for eye twitching. Allergies can cause your eyes to become itchy and dry, and thus cause twitching. You do not have to have seasonal allergies such as sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes to suffer from eye twitching, as the twitching can be your only symptom. If you have allergies during one season, you may have twitching during another. Use over-the-counter allergy medicines to relieve your eye twitching.
5. If you consume too much caffeine your eyes may twitch. Caffeine is a stimulant, and when used for long periods in high doses, it can cause twitching of the eyes. Drink coffee instead of espresso. Cut back on coffee and soft drinks, or replace one or two servings with caffeine free coffee or caffeine free soft drinks. If caffeine is the cause of your eye twitching, cutting back should stop the twitch in a few days.

Note: This is a list of a few things to do on your own before seeing and eye doctor to determine if you have a medical condition that may be causing your eyes to twitch.