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What can cause your upper left eye to twitch occasionally?

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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Common : Eyelid twitching is very common and usually due to stress, caffeine, sleep deprivation, dehydration or due to medications etc. If you dvelop any other neurological problems then seek medical attention. Take care.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2015

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