What Are the Causes of a Twitchy Eye?
eyes image by Vitaliy Pakhnyushchyy from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/n2/ht/causes-twitchy-eye_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Eye twitching is common. Involuntary twitching of the eye or eyelid can have many causes, according to the Mayo Clinic. Often annoying but painless, if eye twitching persists for a few minutes at a time over a week or two then your body needs more rest, less caffeine or a break from activities that strain the eyes. If eye twitching persists, becomes painful or distracting or is accompanied by discharge, it can be a symptom of a more serious condition and should be examined by a doctor. Eye Muscle Fatigue Eye spasms or twitching are common when the eyes are physically tired or your body is fatigued as a whole. Staring at a computer monitor, television screen or small printed text for prolonged periods tires the eyes. If you are la