Health Watch: Eye Twitch

An eye twitch is a spasm or movement of the lower or upper eyelid that you can’t control. It often occurs in one eye but can occur in both eyelids. Eye twitches are common, rarely a sign of anything serious, and quite often they go away on their own. Many people ask what makes their eye twitch? Hear from Ana Bonaldi, OD, UMass Memorial Eye Center optometrist, about eye twitch causes and what you can do to help make it stop. Often, it’s just a matter of getting enough sleep, reducing the stressors in your life and eliminating caffeine from your diet. Some eye twitches may be caused by a more serious condition, and Dr. Bonaldi shares when you should call your primary care doctor.

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