Eye twitching
Updated: 2025-01-25
Description
Spasms of the eyelid muscles that are not voluntary.
Self-care
Eye twitching usually goes away on its own within a few days or weeks with rest, stress relief and cutting down on caffeine.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a healthcare professional if:
- Twitching lasts more than a few weeks.
- Eyelid completely closes with each twitch or eye is hard to open.
- Twitching happens in other parts of the face or body.
- Eye is red or swollen or has discharge.
- Eyelids droop.