What causes the muscles around your eyes to twitch?

Question

My eyes do this off and on. Lately, it's been twitching for about a week. It really gets annoying. So, I was just wondering if it ever happens to anyone else, and what causes it. Oh, and what can I do to stop it?

Answer 1

pinched nerves in your back or lack of sleep. get more shut eye and maybe see a chiropracter

Answer 2

Yea, This happens to me from time to time. It always goes away. It has made me wonder what it is for years, but then it goes away and it's fine again. Good question though!

Answer 3

Its a medical mystery, but there are a few possibilties that doctors have been able to suggest. A couple of the most common explanations are mineral deficiencies and sleepiness. The important thing is that while they are annoying, they are harmeless.

Answer 4

lack of sleep