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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Get rid of the tick yourself
• Method 2 of 3: See a doctor
• Method 3 of 3: Assess Your Condition

Eye twitching (the scientific term is benign essential blepharospasm) is a common disorder that rarely needs medical attention. As a rule, it goes away on its own even before you decide to do it. By identifying the cause of the twitching and making some minor lifestyle changes, you can get rid of this annoying (and sometimes even embarrassing) condition in record time.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Get rid of the tick yourself

1. 1 Rest your eyes. Eye twitching is most often caused by overexertion. Consider if you are spending too much time in front of your computer or reading a book. Eye strain can also occur if your contact lenses need to be replaced.
   • Try not to sit at the computer for a while and consider buying glasses specifically designed for working at the computer.
   • Also try to avoid bright lights and winds, as these can also strain your eyes.
2. 2 Eye drops. Over-the-counter eye drops can help treat many of the factors that cause eye twitching, including dry eyes, tired eyes, and allergies. Although it is best to see a doctor for these problems, buy eye drops if you need instant relief.
3. 3 Stay away from drugs. Caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco can also cause eye twitching. Do not consume these substances until the tic is over.
   • Some prescription drugs, such as antidepressants and antihistamines, can dry the eyes and thus cause tics.
4. 4 Sleep. Perhaps it was stress and lack of sleep that led to the onset of the tic. If you've worked hard, get adequate sleep first.
5. 5 Protect your eyes from bacteria. Always wash your hands before touching your eyes. Before going to bed, wash all makeup off your face.
6. 6 Your diet should be balanced. Eye tics are often associated with vitamin D and B12 deficiencies. Magnesium deficiency is also thought to be a contributing factor to the occurrence of eye tics, although no conclusive evidence has been presented for these claims.
   • To increase your vitamin D intake, eat fish, oysters, and dairy products.
   • Fish, lamb, crabs and beef are rich in vitamin B12.
   • Magnesium is found in yoghurts, fish, avocados, nuts, soybeans, dark chocolate, bananas, and dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, kale, spinach, or Swiss chard.

Method 2 of 3: See a doctor

1. 1 See an ophthalmologist. If you are having difficulty managing tics on your own, see an ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist. Your doctor will choose the right lenses for you to reduce eye strain. If necessary, a doctor can help relieve dry eyes or diagnose allergies.
   • More than half of the elderly suffer from dry eyes.If you are complaining of eye pain, light sensitivity, gritty eyes, or blurry vision, dry eye syndrome may be the cause of these symptoms. The doctor will prescribe eye drops to treat this disease.
   • Ticks can also be caused by allergies. Your doctor will prescribe antihistamine tablets or eye drops to help reduce your allergy symptoms.
2. 2 Get medical attention. If the tic persists, your doctor may prescribe Colnazpem, Lorazepam, or Trihexyphenidil, although these medications rarely resolve the tic. A surgical procedure known as myectomy is more effective. However, it should only be used as a last resort.
3. 3 Try alternative medicine. Although alternative medicine is not scientifically proven, some believe that biofeedback, acupuncture, hypnosis, and chiropractic treatment can treat eye tics. If standard treatment does not work and you are ready to try other treatments, turn to alternative medicine.

Method 3 of 3: Assess Your Condition

1. 1 Do not worry. Eye tics are common and usually not a serious disorder. Most cases of "benign essential blepharospasm" resolve without any treatment or diagnosis. Since stress is one of the causes of nervous tics, worrying about this disorder will only hurt you more.
2. 2 Determine the cause. Unfortunately, there is no definite way to get rid of eye tics. To cope with this condition, you must first identify its cause and then eliminate it.
   • The most common causes of tics are: stress, fatigue, eye strain, caffeine, alcohol, dry eyes, nutritional deficiencies, and allergies.
3. 3 Understand when to see your doctor. Sometimes, a nervous tic can be caused by a serious medical condition. As a rule, eye twitching does not need to go to the doctor. Mandatory consultation with a doctor is necessary only if you experience the following symptoms:
   • A tick that does not go away for several weeks. The twitching can last for two weeks. If this continues for longer, then you should see your doctor.
   • A tick that causes you to close your eyes completely or twitch other facial muscles.
   • The presence of concomitant eye disorders. For example, you need to see a doctor if your eye turns red, swells, pus comes out of your eye, or if your eyelid starts drooping.