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My left eyelid has been twitching for the last 5 weeks. i sleep at least 7 hours and get very less caffein and alcohol. what else can be the reason?

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Dr. William Goldstein answered

Unknown: Caffeine, stress and lack of sleep are the top causes of twitching. Check out http://www.2020vision.Com/eye_twitch.Html for more info! very often, the cause is unknown. If it does not go away within a few weeks, you may want to see an eye doctor.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

My left eyelid has been twitching for the last 5 weeks. i sleep at least 7 hours and get very less caffein and alcohol. what else can be the reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Goldstein answered

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Have lower left eyelid twitch for just over a monthperiodic throughout the day. What could this be? Some stress, low caffeine intake. When to worry?