Why Does My Eye Twitch?

There are multiple known factors that can contribute, including:

- stress
- lack of sleep or change in sleeping pattern
- low calcium levels or other electrolyte imbalances
- fatigue
- dry eyes
- caffeine
- alcohol

The medical term for eyelid twitching is Myokemia

Treatment for eyelid twitching usually involves resolving the above factors. In some rare cases, a botox injection is needed to relax the small muscles around the eye that are over-active.