Eye twitching
Definitions
Self-care
Eye twitching usually goes away on its own within a few days or weeks with rest, stress relief, and decreased caffeine.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a doctor if:
- Lasts more than a few weeks
- Eyelid completely closes with each twitch or difficulty opening eye
- Twitching in other parts of face or body
- Eye redness, swelling, or discharge
- Drooping eyelids
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