Easy Home Remedies To Stop Twitching Eyes

Monday, February 17, 2014, 13:26 [IST]

Many people have often faced the bothersome problem of twitching eyelids. It is a common problem especially in the younger generation of people. According to research it is believed that there are only three main reasons for a twitching eye: stress, too much of caffeine and fatigue. The other reasons for a twitching eye are dry eyes, eye strain and mineral deficiency.

If you were not aware, eyelid twitch is commonly known as blepharospasm. It is a repetitive, involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles. This uncomfortable twitching of the eye occurs in the upper eye lid and at times can occur in both the upper and lower lids too.

IS YOUR EYES STRESSED?

Many refer to this twitching eye to be a spasm too. It is a very mild feeling of a spasm, like a gentle tug on the eyelid. This form of eye twitching is painless and harmless, but when it becomes severe, it can get annoying. People who suffer from eye twitching throughout the day find it difficult to concentrate on work.

Therefore, here are some of the home remedies you can use to stop eye twitching. Using these home remedies to get rid of your twitching eye will also put to rest this emotional distress.

Home remedies for a twitching eye:

Massage

All you have to do is massage your eyes. When your eyes begin to twitch, massage the bottom of your eyelids in a circular motion using your middle fingers. This is one of the best home remedies to stop eye twitching.

Blink

Try this form of eye exercise. You need to blink your eyes slowly and lightly.Blinking your eyes will help to relax most of the eye muscles, as well as lubricate and cleanse the eyeballs.

Use Ice

The best home remedies to stop your twitching eye is by using ice. Ice will help to cool your eye muscles. Rub an ice cube over the eyelid gently for 5 seconds, and it will automatically stop.

Use Cold Water

You can also use cold water to help stop twitching eyes. For immediate relief, splash the cold water into your eyes for about 6 seconds. It is a fast home remedy to try.

Rose Water

You need to clean your eyes with rose water. It will help relax your eye muscles thus stopping your eyes from twitching. Drop in a few drops of rose water into your eye. (Just like how you use eye drops).

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil too helps in stopping a twitching eye. To use this home remedy, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to a bowl of warm water. Place your head over the bowl of warm water and cover your head with a towel. Open your eyes and allow the steam to soothe your eyes for 10-15 minutes. This is a slow but an amazing home remedy to try.