Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though eyelid twitching (technically called myokymia) can feel disconcerting, the good news is that it’s typically fleeting and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Myokymia is the scientific term for the twitching that mostly affects the lower eyelids. Dr. Anthony Youn recommends getting more ...

An optometrist explains what causes that irritating eyelid flutter – and the rare warning signs you shouldn't ignore ...

An optometrist explains what causes that irritating eyelid flutter, and the warning signs you shouldn't ignore ...

Q: Sometimes my eyelid twitches on and off for days – weeks, even. It’s distracting and irritating. How do I get it to stop? And should I be concerned? A: Eyelid spasms, while annoying, are “rarely a ...

It has happened to many of us. While in the middle of work, a study session or just spending time with friends, your eyelid flutters for no apparent reason. At first, it may be nothing more than a ...

Hemifacial spasms happen when a blood vessel puts excess pressure on a facial nerve, per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). They can also be caused by external nerve ...

It pays to listen to your body.

An irritating eyelid flutter might be more than just stress. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, explains that persistent eye twitching can indicate a need for attention. While ...

Eye twitching is usually harmless and triggered by stress, fatigue, screen strain, caffeine, or dry eyes. Here are some common causes, simple fixes, and when persistent twitching needs medical ...