Treatment for minor to severe eye twitching
Eye twitchinguncontrollable eyelid spasmsusually clears up on its own.
It might last for a minute, days, or weeks.
If home remedies for eye twitching fail to bring relief, see anophthalmologist.
Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin, Verywell
Eye twitching can be due to a more serious health condition that requires treatment.
This article discusses how to stop eye twitching plus when you should get medical attention.
At-Home Treatments for Eye Twitching
Minor eye twitches can often be treated at home.
If you are dealing with eye twitching, a combination of the following may help.
Learningstress management techniquescan help you better cope with stress.
Most people can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per dayabout two strong cups of coffee.
If your current caffeine intake is high, cut back slowly to minimizewithdrawal symptoms.
These include headaches, drowsiness, irritability, nausea, and trouble concentrating.
Get Plenty of Sleep
Insufficient sleep is another common cause of eye twitching.
Asleep studycan help to determine if you have asleep disorder.
Take Screen Breaks
Digital eye straincaused by spending too much screen time can cause eye twitching.
Take a screen break every 20 minutes to look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
This can help your eyes relax.
Repeat as needed throughout the day.
For dry eyes related to eye strain or fatigue, try saline eye drops.
These are commonly labeled as lubricating, moisturizing, or natural tears.
Medication
Prescription medications can help to relax the muscles around the eye to relieve eye twitching.
Research shows medications that affect dopamine levels are often helpful for treating eyelid spasms.
Botox
Botoxinjections are often used to relieve eye twitching.
The treatment involves injecting a tiny amount of botulinum toxin into five to eight sites around each eye.
Botox works to relieve eye twitching by inhibiting the muscle’s ability to release acetylcholine.
This stops muscle contractions.
Eye twitching may be because of a medical condition such as essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.
This is especially important if the twitching:
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