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Eye twitching for 3 weeks, definetly not from stress, being tired, or caffeine. it happens on and off throughout the day. what could be causing it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is VERY common: and sometimes simply without explanation! TRY SQUEEZING YOUR EYELIDS TIGHTLY TOGETHER whenever twitching occurs It will probably stop the twitching and ultimately relieve it permanently Hope this helps! Dr Z

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Answered 11/7/2015

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A member asked:

Eye twitching for 3 weeks, definetly not from stress, being tired, or caffeine. it happens on and off throughout the day. what could be causing it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Simmons and another doctor agreed

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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?