Eye Twitching & Questions
Eye Twitching & Questions– either Left Eyelid Twitching or Right Eyelid Twitches
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An eyelid twitch is a general term for involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. The eyelid may close repeatedly, or nearly close, and re-open. Some people say eye jumping or eye twitching instead of eyelid twitching and it can occur in either eye. It also may be called Eyelid spasm or Blepharospasm.
Eyelid twitching is an annoying, uncontrollable muscle contraction. If the severity is not so bad it may be able to be cured naturally without any action. Otherwise some medical intervention may be necessary to solve the problem since it could interfere with our everyday life if the twitching is extreme or doesn’t stop. Some eye twitching may be caused due to lack of adequate sleep. Also strain of your eyes and body, unhealthiness, dry eyes, imbalanced electrolyte, stress and other conditions could help cause this eyelid twitching.
There are superstitions attached to eye twitching and the superstitions are in many countries. Some countries superstitions about the eyes are the opposite of those in other countries. Sometimes twitching in the left eye can mean good luck in these superstitions of even bad luck depending on which country the superstition originates from. Whether it’s a man whose left eye is twitching or a woman can also have different meanings.
Eyelid twitching usually disappears or stops by itself without treatment. However, the following steps may help:
- Get more sleep.
- Lubricate your eyes with eye drops.
- Drink less caffeine.
Call your primary care doctor or eye doctor (ophthalmologist, optometrist) if:
- Eyelid twitching does not go away within 1 week
- Twitching completely closes your eyelid
- Twitching involves other parts of your face
- You have redness, swelling, or a discharge from your eye
- Your upper eyelid is drooping
Here are some questions about eye twitching to give you an idea of what people think about an eyelid twitch. Mostly left eye twitching is associated with eye twitching superstitions.
Michael asks…
Is there any myth regarding the flickering of eye lids?
Some people say that in boys flickering of left eyelid is a bad sign wheras flickering of right eyelid is considered that good is going to happen. Contrarily, its vice-versa for women. Is that true?
Suzi Q answers:
I have no idea but I know that from a medical standpoint it’s a lack of magnesium or from too much stress on the eye. So I think it doesn’t link to good/bad signs. The superstition stuff – well many believe, some do not. It depends a lot on the country you live in.
William asks…
Why has my left eye been jumping since Jan 2008?
My left eye jumps on the a daily basis and I want to know what should I do and why is it doing it?
Suzi Q answers:
It could be muscle spasms nothing serious but i would still go see your eye doctor just to make sure everything is still connected
Helen asks…
My left eye has been jumping for 3 weeks. is that a sign something about to happen or what?
Left eye keeps jumping is this a sign?
Suzi Q answers:
Do you mean that your eyelid is twitching? Put your fingers gently over you closed eyelid. Do you feel strong “twitches” of the lid?
If you feel the twitch, ask a question about eyelid twitching.
If the eyeball actually jumps, you will probably have double vision temporarily. For this problem, you need to see an ophthalmologist ASAP.
Robert asks…
Why does my left eye keeps jumping?
Why does my left eye keeps jumping?
Its been doing this since August when I’m talking to people it jumps sometimes and that’s embarrassing how can I avoid this?
Suzi Q answers:
Awwww. Mines been doing the same for about a month. Dr told me 3 major causes. Stress, fatigue and caffiene. Unfortunately, i haven’t been able to eliminate ANY of these from my life so, i am getting use to my blephorspasms
David asks…
Any medical explanation for a jumping left eye?
For the past few days my left eye has been jumping(if that’s the term I’m looking for)my glasses only have a script for the right eye.Some one said I could be low on potassium.Any ideas?oh i’m not superstitious.
Suzi Q answers:
If it continues for a week, you should see an ophthalmologist. That’s an eye doctor who’s also an M.D. Good luck. 
Try eating 2 bananas a day. If that stops it, you can just buy potassium. Talk with your pharmacist.
Thomas asks…
What does it mean if your involuntary muscle of your left eye is jumping up and down?
It is has started this morning 09:49 A.M. Just on top of my eyelash there is a muscle that is jumping up and down until now. Please explain. I need all the superstitious, believers, Philosophers and Psychologist to explain. I am very curious
Suzi Q answers:
I occasionally get this problem, it is linked to stress, it is SO annoying. Nothing to actually be concerned with though, unless it happens every day, in which case it is probably a trapped nerve and you would need to see a doctor.
Mandy asks…
What does it mean when your left eye jumps?
My left eye is really annoying me right now. Lol. It keeps jumping. Some have told me it means there’s an upcoming death in the family, because it’s the left eye. Some have said stress. Some have said good things will happen, bad things will happen. I don’t know anymore. I’m confused. If you can, please help me. Thanks. It doesn’t happen frequently, thank goodness. But, when it does, annoying just isn’t the word!!!!
Suzi Q answers:
It is usually caused by stress or a lack of sleep. You can try putting a warm compress over it and very gently massaging the area.
If you consume excessive amounts of caffeine, then cutting back sometimes helps.
Mary asks…
why does the left bottom eye lid keeps jumping?
what does it mean when the left eye keeps dancing?
Suzi Q answers:
Eye twitching is typically caused by any of the following:
* Corneal irritation or injury
* Stress
* Lack of sleep
* Fatigue
* Prolonged staring or eye strain
* Neurological disorders
* Possibly Hereditary
There is also some mythology out there that says a left eye twitch is good luck and the right is bad luck, but it is difficult to come up with any firm sources on that.
Sandy asks…
What does it mean when your left eye is jumping?
Suzi Q answers:
Tired eyes or too much coffee???
James asks…
My left eye jumping about 2 pm onwards today.Good or bad? ?
Suzi Q answers:
Is your eyelid twitching? That’s known as a “tic”.
It’s a quite common thing. I get it whenever I’m feeling stressed.
If what you’re experiencing continues more than a week or if you find yourself feeling anxious about what it means, go see a doctor. Such things are rarely a symptom of something serious, but they can be.
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