02/19/2026
Eyelid twitching (aka myokymia) can be very annoying, and inconvenient. It can also seem scary when you have not experienced it before. Myokymia is an involuntary muscle contraction that can have many causes, ranging from excessive use of stimulants (such as coffee or alcohol), as well as fatigue, stress, or dehydration. Regardless of the cause, don't panic! The condition typically self-resolves.
If this condition does not improve, or the twitching is more of an involuntary forceful squeezing of the eyelids, you should be evaluated by your optometrist.
