Is it true that if your left eye twitches it is because someone is thinking ill of you while rt eye is good?

Question

Widely believed in India, but I got mixed results as I asked it in a wrong forum and so I am repeating it here. It also means you are mildly psychic.

Answer 1

Surely you're not asking for factual evidence but for opinion. In that case, you're likely to get a load of different opinions. There is no way to physically test such a hypothesis. My opinion is that it is rather silly. It's just a cultural superstition.

Perhaps this question is better posed in Myths & Folklore?

Answer 2

I don't know. I have had the feeling of my left eye twitching and it feels really strange, but I don't know the meaning behind it.

Answer 3

i actually have a friend that swears by this with her life. you believe what you want, kiddo. people are skeptical about everything.

Answer 4

all it means is that your eye is twitching.

Answer 5

It's probably a myth.  If you want to believe it go ahead but think!, is there any connection between other peoples thoughts and your eye?

Answer 6

no. it doesn't, the twitching of an eye is to do with muscles and nerves in your eye and brain - nothing to do with what someone is thinking of you, or your eye would be twitching constantly.

Answer 7

no

no and no

non of it is true.

don't waste precious time on this. go watch a really nice sun set or sun rise

all best

Answer 8

i go by the ringing in your ears someone is talking about you"left for love" and "right for spite"

Answer 9

I don't think there is a "right" forum for this type of superstitious stuff.

Reminds me of my mom, throwing salt over her shoulder and leaving milk and acorns out for brownie elves.

Answer 10

Twitching of eyes is a symptom of stress and insomnia. In India people have weird superstitions. One of them is

In males right eye twitching is a good omen and left eye twitching is bad. In females it`s the other way.

Answer 11

uhh, no, thats just a cute little wives tale. I have also heard if your nose itches someone is thinking of you.

The whole concept is completely illogical and completely silly. Its something for kids to say, and for adults to make little jokes about, but not honestly believe.

Answer 12

no it means the nerve in your eye is firing off randomly probably due to eye strain and tiredness.

Left eye twitch or right eye twitch represent involuntary contractions of eye muscles (twitch). The dictionary definition of twitch is "a sudden involuntary or spasmodic muscular movement". This spontaneous twitching occurs also in other muscles of the body. The twitch results from a spasm in the muscle (left eye twitch or right eye twitch is the result of an eyelid muscle spasm) and many people may get this symptom periodically for a short period of time. This means that occasionally an eyelid may twitch at random (the eye muscle twitch or spasm) and this involuntary eye muscle twitching usually lasts less than a minute.

Left eye twitch or right eye twitch almost always occur in the muscles of the eyelid. Mild eye muscle twitching is a common phenomenon. Although these involuntary contractions of muscles are annoying, they are almost always temporary and completely harmless. Minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. So if sometimes your left eye twitches or your right eye twitches you shouldn't worry. But if you're still wondering "why does my eye twitch" here are the causes of eye twitch: chronic irritation of the eye or impaired focusing can cause muscle spasms.

The term for muscle spasms in the eyelid (eye muscle twitch) is blepharospasm (a condition that most people think of as an eyelid twitch or tic). This is a common condition and usually is not reflective of any serious underlying problem.

Other possible causes of eye twitch (left or right) are stress and fatigue. If the eye is healthy this are the more likely causes of the eye muscle twitch. In many cases the cause of eye twitch is a simple muscle spasm, which happens spontaneously without any known cause.

Also, there are other factors, unrelated to the eye that can bring on these muscle spasms.

If muscle eye twitches don't disappear spontaneously, simple measures like cold compresses or lubricating eyedrops can help. Or you may be able to relieve the twitching by gently massaging the affected eyelid.

Rarely, a twitching eyelid can be a symptom of a muscle or nerve disease, but in this cases it's usually accompanied by other symptoms.

A cause of involuntary eye muscle twitching is the dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve. It affects approximately 25,000 people in the US, usually between 50-60 years, mostly women. This dysfunction may be caused by stressful situations, bright lights and fatigue, so this are other causes of eye twitch. The dysfunction of the nerve also manifestates through excessive blinking and light sensitivity. It is recommended to stop caffeine intake, specifically coffee, tea, chocolate or any soft drinks with caffeine, stop smoking, because caffeine and smoking may also be the cause of eye twitching. Treatment for this condition includes magnesium, sunglasses, herbs, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and other alternative treatments.

So, the root cause of eye twitch seems to be lack of sleep, too much caffeine or increased stress.

Finally, there is a benign condition, often familial, characterized by irregular twitching of groups of muscle fibers giving a rippling appearance to the overlying skin, called myokymia or kymatism. The eyelids are very loose and sensitive making eyelid myokymia more easily felt than myokymia in other muscles. Myokymia, cause of eye twitch, has been blamed on caffeine, fatigue, stress, and electrolyte imbalance but it happens without them, as well. The cause of myokymia is not yet known. Doctors suggest avoiding caffeine and stimulants, taking calcium, drinking tonic water and eating bananas (high in potassium).

It seems that eyedrops containing an antihistamine, such as Vasocon A or Naphcon A, can stop eye twitching.

Answer 13

I have never heard of that. I would think that is a false belief.

Answer 14

If your left eye twitches it probably means you have a nervous tic.

Never heard of anything else regarding your question.

My mum always said an itchy palm meant you had to pay out money. She never specified which palm! I suppose it depends if you are left or right handed.

A tic is just that sweet; no strange meanings attached

Answer 15

Why is garbage parapsychology in the science and math section?

Parapsychology is make believe, and your eye twitches because your BLOODY EYE TWITCHES.  It is muscle reaction.  You are NOT connected to some grand system out there.  Someone thinking of you is NOT controlling your eye.

Answer 16

That's just ridiculous. My right eye twitches sometimes and I seriously doubt it has anything to do with being a psychic. But, if your ear tickles that's a different story. Maybe you were abducted or have an infection such as with parasites?

http://www.chennaionline.com/health/Homo...

http://allonhealth.com/intestinal-parasi...

Answer 17

Cmon, surely you don't read into that kind of b0ll0cks... if you cant find scientific proof for statements like that on the internet in peer reviewed journals, then it's just plain bullsh!t

Answer 18

I hope this is not true because my left eye has been twitching for 1 1/2 weeks!!!!

Answer 19

Yes you're right...and every time someone rings a bell an angel gets his wings.

Answer 20

According to chinese medicine theory left is your spiritual side and right is your material side.  In a nutshell ... and a tiny little nut for that ...

Answer 21

never heard of it

Answer 22

Well, I believe in some things that are paranormal, but not this. Your eye twitching means, just ... your eye is twitching :P Hehe :)