Why do eyelid twitching occur? I asked a neurologist!

Eyelid twitches that are usually not serious. It appears suddenly but does not last more than a few minutes. photo: Getty Images

Eyelid twitches that suddenly appear and disappear before you can look in the mirror. Why do eyelid spasms occur and how can they be stopped? I consulted a neurologist. [Photo] Get rid of dry eyes and beautiful white eyes! How to get back beautiful eyes that you want to practice from today? As I was leisurely reading the email, a strange feeling ran through my right eye. If you think it stopped for a moment, it will start again. Twitching eyelids. It's like it's vibrating and you can't control it. Where is this movement coming from? We asked neurologist Michelle Dibb, author of "Stress? Faites baisser la pression"(1).

Excited Muscles

These symptoms do not lead to serious problems. It is a phenomenon that occurs when the eyelid muscle called the orbicularis oculi muscle contracts irregularly, regardless of the person's intention. It's not yet clear what causes these painless but unpleasant cramps. Michelle Dibb sees stress and fatigue as the direct cause. "Eye movements are voluntary. If you want to look right, look left, or focus on something, your eyes follow your brain's commands," the neurologist explains. But if you don't get enough sleep, or drink too much coffee or alcohol, your muscle fibers go wild. In other words, it falls into a state of excessive excitement. "The muscles of the eyes that have gone out of control will not follow the person's will. The contraction movement that makes the eyes twitch indicates that the orbicularis oculi muscle is not relaxed enough."

Eyestrain

Dib says the eyelids twitch more often than the nose or corners of the mouth because the eyes are the most concentrated organ of the face with small muscles. It seems. That is why “it is more prone to fatigue than other organs.” Unluckily, it is also the most overworked organ. “The eyes are the bridge between ourselves and the world. Through them we can admire, and they allow us to work. As a result, we overuse our smartphones, computers, televisions, etc. screens have become ubiquitous in everyday life, making the situation even worse.”

Improved Health Care

While the spasms do not last longer than a few minutes, there is currently no cure for them. To prevent it, Dibb recommends improving health care and eliminating triggering factors. “Putting sleep, making time to rest, and cutting back on stimulant beverages are the first things you can do,” but neurologists warn against misinformation. 'Magnesium deficiency has always been suspected, but studies have shown that it was simply a placebo effect.'

text : Julia Mokdad (madame.lefigaro.fr)