{"id":10198,"date":"2022-04-05T20:01:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T20:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/?p=10198"},"modified":"2022-04-20T19:18:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T19:18:26","slug":"why-is-my-eye-twitching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my eye twitching?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever experienced an eye twitch? You\u2019re going about your day and then there it is &#8211; that weird little spasm and suddenly your eye is twitching uncontrollably, out of nowhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever experienced this, you\u2019ve probably rubbed your eyes, opened them wider, pulled down your eyelids, made all sorts of funny faces&#8230; but you can\u2019t seem to make that twitch go away.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to get to the bottom of that pesky problem. Let\u2019s talk about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please understand that this article intends to be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified health care provider. If you&#8217;re concerned about eye twitching, seek your doctor immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#eye-twitch-types\">Types of eyelid spasms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#causes\">Causes of eye twitching<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#treatments\">Eye twitch treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#seek-doctor\">When to seek medical attention for eye twitching<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eye-twitch-types\"><strong>What is eye twitching?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three different types of eyelid spasms that vary quite a bit in severity:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Occasional eyelid twitch (eyelid myokymia)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Frequent eyelid twitch in both eyes (benign essential blepharospasm)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Frequent eyelid twitch in one eye (hemifacial spasm)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Occasional eyelid twitch&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/eye-health-main-1050x700-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"eyelid twitch\" class=\"wp-image-23066\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A general eyelid twitch, also medically known as eyelid myokymia, is the most common type of eye twitch. Basically, you sense that a small part of one of your eyelids (in either the upper or lower lid) is flickering gently.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It happens to most people when the nerve that\u2019s controlling the eyelid gets excited temporarily and it goes away on its own after a while, just like any other muscle spasm that occurs in the body. It\u2019s not a big deal if it happens to you from time to time and there are many reasons why it might occur (more on that below).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequent eyelid twitch in both eyes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Benign essential blepharospasm is more serious than myokymia because it involves the muscle that controls the eyelid. It forces your eyelids to close entirely so that you\u2019re unable to open your eyes. It occurs <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/benign-essential-blepharospasm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most commonly<\/a> in middle-aged and older adults (predominantly in women).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, blepharospasm might feel as if you\u2019re blinking a lot in one eye before it gradually increases in severity and lasts a few hours. When blepharospasm progresses to both eyes, it can affect your eyesight. As well as being frustrating and irritating, it becomes a safety issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms can include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eye irritation&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increased blinking&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/how-to-manage-dry-eye-symptoms-and-eye-allergies-every-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dry eyes<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Involuntary winking or squinting&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increased difficulty keeping your eyes open&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these symptoms bother you continuously, it\u2019s time to discuss it with your doctor or eye doctor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequent eyelid twitch in one eye&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hemifacial spasm is a rare condition that involves muscle spasm on one side of the face, usually on the left half of your face. This type of spasm happens when the nerve that\u2019s controlling either side of your face is irritated.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, it feels like a twitch in one eyelid before the entire side of the face area is affected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/Disorders\/All-Disorders\/Hemifacial-Spasm-Information-Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more prevalent<\/a> in middle-aged and older women and can be uncomfortable, affecting all aspects of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms can include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased eyelid spasm (often a first symptom)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increased difficulty keeping your eyes open&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tear formation&nbsp;<\/li><li>Twitching on the same side of the face area, including the eyebrow, cheek, mouth area, chin, jaw and upper neck&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these symptoms bother you continuously, discuss it with your doctor or eye doctor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"causes\"><strong>Causes of eye twitching<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/20140709_LOVE_SUN_5DMKII_0145-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"bright sunlight eye twitch\" class=\"wp-image-13398\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyelid spasm can be aggravated by a huge variety of causes and if you experience the latter two types above or constant eye twitching, it\u2019s best to seek medical advice. Some of these triggers include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stress&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vision-related stress, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/reduce-digital-eye-strain-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eye strain<\/a>, dry eyes, eye irritation or light sensitivity&nbsp;<\/li><li>Physical stress, such as migraine, fatigue, lack of sleep, or exercise&nbsp;<\/li><li>Environmental stress, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/polarized-sunglasses-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bright lights, sunlight<\/a>, wind or air pollution&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Side effects of certain mental health medicines (talk to your doctor if it happens)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Eye inflammations, such as uveitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, or pinkeye&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In extremely rare cases, eyelid twitching may be one of the symptoms of more serious, chronic health conditions in the brain or nervous system, which usually have other symptoms as well. It could coincide with one of the following conditions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/health-conditions-comprehensive-eye-exam-detects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parkinson\u2018s disease<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Brain injury, such as stroke or inflammation in the brain cells&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dystonia, a movement disorder&nbsp;<\/li><li>Multiple sclerosis&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hemifacial spasm&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bell\u2019s palsy&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about eye twitching, it\u2019s best to seek advice from your doctor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"treatments\"><strong>Eye twitch treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blue-reflect-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"blue light glasses minimize eye strain and eye twitch\" class=\"wp-image-24594\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most temporary eyelid spasms disappear in a short period of time without treatment. However, you can try to soothe it or minimize it with the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wear <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/glasses\/blue-light-glasses\" target=\"_blank\">blue light glasses<\/a> during screen time&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lubricate your eyes with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/contact-lenses\/lens-care\/eye-drops\" target=\"_blank\">eye drops<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Apply hot and cold compress to your eyes&nbsp;<\/li><li>Reduce caffeine or alcohol intake&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid smoking&nbsp;<\/li><li>Get enough sleep&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your spasm causes problems, your doctor may suggest medicinal options depending on the severity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seek-doctor\"><strong>When to seek medical attention for eye twitching<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dry-eyes_1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24517\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyelid twitching occurs when the nerves and muscles surrounding your eyes are in an over-excited state. If your twitching keeps bothering you from going about your daily routine, or if you\u2019re having severe twitching with any of these symptoms, it\u2019s best to see your doctor:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red eyes, swollen eyes, or an unusual eye discharge&nbsp;<\/li><li>Droopy eyelid&nbsp;<\/li><li>Forceful eyelid closure that lasts for a few seconds, minutes, or even hours&nbsp;<\/li><li>Eyelid spasm that lasts for several weeks&nbsp;<\/li><li>Facial spasm&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eye-related injuries&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some key details you\u2019ll need to discuss with your doctor, including when it started, how often the twitching happens, which eye is affected and any other associated symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-05_2021-05_BLUEREFLECT-PLUS-0380-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"eye strain eye twitch\" class=\"wp-image-24622\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you spend lots of time in front of screens? Slip on a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/glasses\/blue-light-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue light filtering glasses<\/a> to protect your eyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has it been more than two years since you had your eyes checked? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/eyewear\/need-your-eyes-checked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an eye exam<\/a> to ensure healthy eyes and good vision!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/health-conditions-comprehensive-eye-exam-detects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 medical conditions a comprehensive eye exam can help diagnose<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/reduce-digital-eye-strain-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reduce digital eye strain with five simple steps<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/how-to-manage-dry-eye-symptoms-and-eye-allergies-every-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to manage dry eye symptoms and eye allergies every season<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever experienced an eye twitch? You\u2019re going about your day and then there it is &#8211; that weird little spasm and suddenly&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":2742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-advice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why is my eye twitching? | Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A general eye twitch can be triggered by stress, eye strain, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake. Find out more about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Why is my eye twitching? | Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A general eye twitch can be triggered by stress, eye strain, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake. Find out more about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-04-05T20:01:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-04-20T19:18:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"691\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"488\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Clearly\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Clearly\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Clearly\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/person\/f040bf14ce8d052f6a6ace2113157aa8\"},\"headline\":\"Why is my eye twitching?\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-04-05T20:01:44+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-04-20T19:18:26+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\"},\"wordCount\":1119,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Eye Care\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\",\"name\":\"Why is my eye twitching? | Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-04-05T20:01:44+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-04-20T19:18:26+00:00\",\"description\":\"A general eye twitch can be triggered by stress, eye strain, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake. Find out more about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg\",\"width\":\"691\",\"height\":\"488\",\"caption\":\"why is my eye twitching\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Why is my eye twitching?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/\",\"name\":\"Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Clearly\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/logo-clearly-primary.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/logo-clearly-primary.jpg\",\"width\":600,\"height\":249,\"caption\":\"Clearly\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/person\/f040bf14ce8d052f6a6ace2113157aa8\",\"name\":\"Clearly\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0a2a0b242f06a016146013f03e96e73efaae3e3f05b0f0f4649af490c89e1872?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0a2a0b242f06a016146013f03e96e73efaae3e3f05b0f0f4649af490c89e1872?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Clearly\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Why is my eye twitching? | Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends","description":"A general eye twitch can be triggered by stress, eye strain, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake. Find out more about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Why is my eye twitching? | Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends","og_description":"A general eye twitch can be triggered by stress, eye strain, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake. Find out more about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/","og_site_name":"Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends","article_published_time":"2022-04-05T20:01:44+00:00","article_modified_time":"2022-04-20T19:18:26+00:00","og_image":[{"width":691,"height":488,"url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Clearly","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Clearly","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/"},"author":{"name":"Clearly","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/person\/f040bf14ce8d052f6a6ace2113157aa8"},"headline":"Why is my eye twitching?","datePublished":"2022-04-05T20:01:44+00:00","dateModified":"2022-04-20T19:18:26+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/"},"wordCount":1119,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg","articleSection":["Eye Care"],"inLanguage":"en-AU","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/","url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/","name":"Why is my eye twitching? | Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg","datePublished":"2022-04-05T20:01:44+00:00","dateModified":"2022-04-20T19:18:26+00:00","description":"A general eye twitch can be triggered by stress, eye strain, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol intake. Find out more about why your eyes twitch and what to do about it.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-AU","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-AU","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/mod-dolls-glasses-main.jpg","width":"691","height":"488","caption":"why is my eye twitching"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/why-is-my-eye-twitching\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Why is my eye twitching?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/","name":"Clearly Blog - Eye Care &amp; Eyewear Trends","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-AU"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#organization","name":"Clearly","url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-AU","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/logo-clearly-primary.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/logo-clearly-primary.jpg","width":600,"height":249,"caption":"Clearly"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/person\/f040bf14ce8d052f6a6ace2113157aa8","name":"Clearly","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-AU","@id":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0a2a0b242f06a016146013f03e96e73efaae3e3f05b0f0f4649af490c89e1872?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0a2a0b242f06a016146013f03e96e73efaae3e3f05b0f0f4649af490c89e1872?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Clearly"},"url":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10198"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10198\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearly.com.au\/thelook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}