Why Eye Twitches: Eye twitching is a common phenomenon but in astrology it is seen to be associated with auspicious and inauspicious signs. If this happens again and again then it can be a disease.
Eye Twitch Causes: Sometimes suddenly the eyelid starts blinking or moving automatically for a few seconds or a few minutes. In common language this is called eye twitching. In medical language it is called Eyelid Twitching or Myokymia. It is mild and uncontrolled in the small muscles of the eyelids. In most cases, it is not a serious disease and gets cured on its own after some time.
Why do eyes twitch?
There can be many reasons behind eye twitching.
1. Stress
Stress is the biggest reason in a busy life. When there is too much pressure on the body and mind, the eye muscles also get affected.
2. Lack of sleep
If you continuously get less sleep or do not get good sleep for several days, then the problem of eye twitching may occur.
3. Staying on the screen for a long time
Sitting for hours in front of mobile, laptop and TV puts pressure on the eyes. Due to this, the eye muscles get tired and the eyelid starts fluttering.
4. Drinking too much tea or coffee
Excessive amount of caffeine is also a reason for eye twitching. Consuming too much tea, coffee or energy drinks makes the nerves more active.
5. Dryness of eyes
The problem of dry eye starts with watching the screen for a long time or with increasing age.
6. Deficiency of some nutrients in the body
In some cases, deficiency of minerals like magnesium can also cause mild muscle cramps.
Is blinking of eyes auspicious or inauspicious?
In the scripture Shakun Shastra related to astrology, eye twitching is considered a sign of auspicious and inauspicious events. The belief of auspicious or inauspicious blinking of eyes has been going on for hundreds of years. It is said that when a person’s right eye twitches, it is auspicious and if the left eye twitches, it is a sign of some inauspicious event. However, till now no scientific evidence has been found that blinking of eyes has any relation with future, fate or any event. Doctors consider it to be just a routine process of muscles and nerves.
When should one see a doctor?
If eye twitching gets cured in a few minutes or a few days, then there should be no tension, but in some conditions we should definitely seek help from a doctor.
– The eyes keep twitching continuously for several weeks.
– Eyes started closing completely.
– Tremors started appearing in other parts of the face also.
– The eye becomes red, swollen or painful.
– Have trouble seeing.
How to avoid the problem of eye twitching?
– Take 7–8 hours of sleep every day.
– Do yoga or meditation to reduce tension.
– Adopt the 20-20-20 rule while using the screen. (Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.)
– Do not drink more tea and coffee than necessary.
– If there is dryness in the eyes, use eye drops as per the advice of the doctor.
– Eat balanced and proper food.
Content Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, National Health Service (NHS), Cleveland Clinic