16/10/2025
🧠 “MYOKYMIA – Eyelid Muscle Twitching”
Involuntary eyelid movements caused by muscle spasms.
👁️ Symptoms
What someone experiences when they have myokymia:
Involuntary, fine twitching: The eyelid moves on its own in small, repetitive motions.
Continuous: The twitching can occur repeatedly for seconds or minutes.
Usually lower eyelid: It most commonly affects the lower eyelid, though the upper can be involved too.
⚡Causes
These are the triggers or reasons for eyelid twitching:
Fatigue — lack of sleep or exhaustion.
Stress — emotional or physical tension can trigger muscle spasms.
Excess caffeine — too much coffee, tea, or energy drinks can overstimulate nerves.
Eye strain — prolonged screen time or reading without rest can cause it.
💧Treatment
How to manage or relieve the twitching:
Usually self-limiting: It goes away on its own without serious treatment.
Rest: Adequate sleep helps muscles relax.
Reduce stress and caffeine: Key preventive steps.
Lubricating eye drops (if needed): Can soothe eye irritation or dryness that worsens twitching.
In summary:
Eyelid twitching (myokymia) is generally harmless, caused by stress, fatigue, caffeine, or eye strain, and can be relieved with rest, relaxation, and hydration.