Eye twitches have become more common in lockdown, says eye surgeon – here's how to stop the …

Eye twitches are extremely common. (Getty Images)Picture the scene: you’re settling down to watch another episode of Married At First Sight Australia when all of a sudden your eye starts to twitch uncontrollably.You blink and give your eye a good rub hoping that will sort it, but fast forward an hour and the unstoppable twitch is still there. The irritating spasm then makes another appearance the next day, and the next.So what’s going on? What’s causing your eye to take on a life of its own?According to Ceri Smith-Jaynes, optometrist and spokesperson for the Association of Optometrists (AOP), many people go through a phase of one eyelid twitching.”This is usually down to stress, tiredness or too much caffeine,” she adds. “The main treatment in that case is to work out which of those is causing it and do your best to manage that cause.”However, there are some rare problems where eyelids twitch and move uncontrollably; if it persists for more than a few weeks and other people can really notice it, consult your optometrist.”Read more: This ’20-20-20′ rule could help protect your eyesight during lockdownConsidering, stress levels for many of us have been at an all time high during the…
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