Question 1

my eye twitching is getting really annoying. is there a way to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 2

can tmd cause eye twitching?

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Could be or: Could be coincidental.  Would consult with your physician or dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

what causes right eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

Myokymia: Eyelid twitching, or myokymia, is a benign but annoying condition.  Reducing your stress and reducing caffeine intake make help.

Question 4

why is underneath my right eye twitching?

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Nerve irritation: Is not infrequent , most of the time is mild inflamation 
Injury of nerves around the eye , specially after sudden change of temperature , dry eyes , after spending to much time on computer or other activity with no frequent blinking and poor tearing , occasionally after viral URI.  Most if the time benign.

Question 5

can allergies cause eye twitching?

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Blepharospasm: Blepharospasm is thought to be caused by fatigue, and is associated with stress or lack of sleep.  I am not aware of allergies being related.

Question 6

is apple cider good for eye twitching?

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Blepharospasm: Or eyelid twitching is a common condition which there is often no cause found.  Many different remedies have been tried over the years, none of which have helped consistently.  There is no evidence that apple cider will help this.  A good treatment for spasm has been Botox injections into the eyelid muscles.  If your symptoms are bad enough, ask your ophthalmologist about this.

Question 7

does eyebrow plucking cause eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

Myokymia: Eyelid twitching, or myokymia, is a benign but annoying condition.  Reducing your stress and reducing caffeine intake make help.  It is not associated with eyebrow plucking.

Question 8

what are some ways to get rid of eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

Eye lid twitch: Decrease or stop caffeine use, reduce stress levels and increase amount of hours you sleep. Occasionally, using a cold compress temporarily helps as well. If this problem is severe and persistent, you may need medical treatment by an ophthalmologist.

Question 9

is continuous eye twitching a form of seizures.?

Accepted Answer

Twitching: Unlikely. More likely blepharospasm from neuromuscular irritability. If persistent, see ophthalmologist for potential botox treatment. Get sleep, apply warm moist compresses, and decrease caffeine intake

Question 10

what can i do about eye twitching from anxiety/stress?

Accepted Answer

Eye twitching: I would recommend finding a Transcendental Meditation Class for training to reduce stress. And work on TM. Let us know if it helps.

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