Ever wonder why that pesky eyelid will randomly begin twitching for days to even weeks on end? Although eyelid twitches are fairly common and harmless, it is bothersome and is a sign that something has changed in your body which you should pay attention to. Here are the most frequent causes:

1. Stress
Eyelid twitches will usually subside with stress relief. Make time for rest and relaxation, and consider reducing stress with exercise or meditation.

2. Fatigue
Ensure that you are getting adequate amounts of uninterrupted sleep, and that you are taking breaks through out the day away from your phone or computer screen.

3. Caffeine
Try to cut back on drinking caffeinated tea or coffee.

4. Eye Strain
Consult your optometrist to check if blurry vision or fluctuating focus might be causing your eyelid to twitch.

5. Dry Eye
Make sure you are blinking regularly when looking at screens. Your optometrist can discuss options to help with irritation caused by dry eye