Why your eye twitches: ophthalmologist names dangerous signs

Why does your eye twitch and when is it time to sound the alarm? Ophthalmologist Anton Kazantsev revealed the main causes of persistent eyelid twitching and explained in which cases medical help is essential.

As reported by TUT.AZ citing "Gazeta.Ru," according to the specialist, involuntary eyelid twitching is most often caused by myokymia — muscle contractions resembling tremors during severe fatigue. As a rule, this condition lasts several days, in rare cases up to two weeks, and then disappears without a trace without any treatment.

However, the hectic pace of modern life is making this problem increasingly common. The main culprits are stress, chronic sleep deprivation, accumulated fatigue, as well as the abuse of stimulants: caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Emotional overload of any kind takes a toll on the nervous system, which is why it is extremely important to maintain a balance between work and rest, not forgetting about physical activity and walks in fresh air.

Self-regulation methods also provide significant help — breathing exercises, yoga, and proper rest. All of this accelerates the body's recovery. Sleep deprivation, on the contrary, worsens fatigue and slows down the regeneration processes of the nervous system.

The doctor particularly emphasizes: to prevent myokymia, it is necessary to establish a sleep routine — sleeping at least 7–8 hours in a dark room and maintaining a consistent schedule for going to bed and waking up.

A separate topic is caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system and can provoke twitching. Alcohol and smoking also damage blood vessels and nerve tissues. When