Eye twitching

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

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