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• Method 1 of 2: Stop your eyelid from twitching
• Method 2 of 2: Address possible causes

A twitching or blinking eyelid (also called blepharospasm) can be embarrassing, awkward, and downright annoying. It can also be scary if you've never felt it before. A twitching eyelid is the involuntary contraction of the muscles, and it can have many causes, such as overloaded eyes, fatigue, dry eyes, too many stimulants (such as coffee or medicines), dehydration, excessive alcohol consumption, but the main cause is stress. Whatever the cause, don't panic. There are several ways to stop your eyelid from twitching.

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Method 1 of 2: Stop your eyelid from twitching

1. Start blinking loudly. Close your eyes as tight as possible. Then open them as wide as possible. Continue this until you get tears in your eyes. Stop immediately if it hurts or if the tremors get worse.
   • Doing this will spread an even layer of tear fluid over your eye. This gives relief from dry eyes, it rests your eyelid, it stretches your eye and face muscles and it improves the blood flow in your eyes.
2. Relax your eyes by massaging them. Gently massage your lower lids in circular motions with your middle fingers. Massage the eyelid of your trembling eye for about 30 seconds. To avoid irritation or infection of your eyes, wash your hands and face thoroughly first.
   • The method is good for blood circulation and strengthens the eye muscles.
3. Blink for 30 seconds. Do this at a good pace. Also keep the movement very light. Imagine your eyelashes are the wings of a butterfly. Blinking is very important to our eyes. It relaxes most of the eye muscles, and it moisturizes and cleans the eyeball, which can stop twitching. Stop immediately if it hurts or if the tremors get worse.
4. Half close your eyelids. You will notice that your upper eyelids are constantly twitching depending on how far they are closed. Concentrate on counteracting this shaking.
   • By squinting and improving visual strength, you reduce the strain on your eyes. This can help with twitching in a tired eyelid.
5. Do eye exercises by squinting your eyes. Close your eyes for a full minute. Squeeze your eyes tightly and then relax without opening them. Repeat this three times before opening your eyes.
   • This exercise allows you to moisturize the eyes by stimulating tear production. You can also do this exercise to simply strengthen your eye muscles.
6. Give yourself an acupressure massage. Use the image above to find the acupressure points around your eye. Massage each point in a circular motion for 5-10 seconds before moving on to the next point. When you have finished the entire series, you start again. Repeat this for about two minutes.
   • For a similar acupressure technique, place your index and middle fingers on your eyebrows. Push and twist gently over the edges of your eye socket for five minutes.
   • Acupressure can help with eyelid twitching by stimulating blood flow, while at the same time moisturizing the eye with tears as you keep it closed.
   • To avoid further irritation and infection, always wash your hands and face before doing this.
7. Try eye hydrotherapy. Alternate with hot and cold water that you throw on your eyes. The cold water causes the blood vessels to contract, while the warm water causes the blood vessels to expand. This process promotes blood flow to the eye, which helps to prevent tremors.
   • You can also run an ice cube over your eyelid before putting warm water on it. Repeat this process 7-8 times.

Method 2 of 2: Address possible causes

1. Limit your intake of caffeine or other stimulants. Too much coffee, cola, or stimulant drugs can cause eyelid twitching. Try to cut down. Do consult your doctor if you want to adjust the dosage of prescribed medicines.
2. Stay well hydrated. Dehydration can cause eyelid twitching. Try to drink more water. Aim for 8-10 glasses of water per day.
3. Get more sleep. In general, fatigue can lead to dry, tired eyes, making eyelid twitching more common. Try to sleep for 7-8 hours. Limit the use of electronic screens such as the TV, computer, and telephone just before going to bed.
4. See an eye doctor. The symptoms below may indicate a more serious condition, so get an eye doctor if you are affected:
   • A twitching eyelid that lasts for more than a week
   • Shaking so much that it closes your entire eye
   • Spasms that also affect other facial muscles
   • Redness, swelling, or pus from the eye
   • A drooping upper eyelid
   • In addition to the twitching eyelid, also headaches or double vision
   • If your doctor suspects that there is a brain or nervous system disorder responsible for twitching of the eyelid (such as Parkinson's or Tourette's), he / she will examine you further. The ophthalmologist can refer you to a neurologist or other specialist.
   • Discuss all supplements and medications, your exercise routine, and your diet with your doctor
5. Consultation on supplements. Your doctor may do some tests to see if you are deficient in certain vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, as certain deficiencies (such as calcium) can cause eyelid twitching. Based on these examinations, the doctor can prescribe a simple supplement.
6. Discuss treatment methods. If you have chronic severe eyelid twitching, your doctor can discuss various treatments with you. One of the most commonly used treatments is with Botulinum toxin (Botox). In less severe cases, the doctor may also prescribe certain medications such as Clonazepam, Lorazepam, or other muscle relaxants.
   • If all other options don't work, your doctor may also suggest surgery. About 75-85% of all people who suffer from a twitching eyelid benefit from myectomy. In this procedure, the surgeon removes some muscles and nerves in the eyelid. However, this treatment is not often done as botox usually works well.