why does my eye brows twitch? every now and then?
141812
it is often caused by lack of sleep and other persistent stressers.
146390
Sometimes part of your eyelid may twitch for several minutes or hours. An involuntary twitching of a muscle is called Myokymia. Myokymia of the eyelid can occur with stress, lack of sleep or too much caffeine. Occasional twitching of an eyelid usually disappears by itself and does not indicate a serious problem unless it persists or extends to other parts of the face.\n\nIt is not serious and usually goes away with rest and proper nutrition.
1060449
I think you need to go get your eyes checked,I get like that when I don't wear my glasses and I'm on the computer a lot.
655952
repetitive motion sydnrome??  carpal tunnel?  Do you do the same thing for long hours every day?  Or play tennis?  Might be tennis elbow too.  I would see a doc about it if it has been happening for several days.  Or maybe you're sleeping on it funny?\n\nOr it might just be Tom Cruise.  He really gets on my nerves and makes them act up.  Maybe he's getting on yours too!
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(m)\n\nHave you ever wondered what makes the muscles around your eyes twitch and flutter from time to time? The answer to this question is relatively simple. And so is the remedy. \n\nAll of the six hundred plus muscles that exist throughout your body and head are supplied by nerves that originate in your brain. If you take it from the top, your brain induces a signal that travels down through your brain stem and spinal cord and out through peripheral nerves to reach each of your muscles. The flow of electricity through this pathway is what allows you to have motor control over your muscles.\n\nYour brain and spinal cord are much like the water tower in your city. Both are full of energy and just itching to gush electricity and water out through peripheral nerves and city water pipes, respectively. In the case of your municipal water supply, you are able to regulate how much water comes out of the pipes in your home with your faucets. In the case of your body, your peripheral nerves are your faucets and must regulate how much electron flow is allowed to come out of your spinal cord and travel to your muscles. \n\nGetting back to what causes a twitching eye, the twitching muscle in question is called your orbicularis oculi muscle. This muscle has two parts: a palpebral part that allows you to open and close your eyelids, and an orbital part that allows you to have a wide range of expressive looks with your eyes, a good example being when your eyes open really wide with surprise.\n\nThe peripheral nerve that acts as a faucet for your orbicularis oculi muscle is called the temporal branch of your facial nerve. So, for you to open and close your eyelids or open your eyes as wide as possible, the temporal branch of your facial nerve must allow just enough electricity to come out from your brain and brain stem and travel to your orbicularis oculi muscle. \n\nIn the vast majority of cases of a twitching or fluttering eye, the problem is with the temporal branch of the facial nerve. When this nerve becomes fatigued, it acts like a worn down water faucet - the flow of electrons is no longer smooth and even. The result is that your orbicularis oculi muscle will twitch or flutter as it receives jolts of uncontrolled information from your brain and brain stem. \n\nIn case you missed it, I just gave you the answer to the most common cause of a twitching eye: fatigue. And fatigue goes hand in hand with stress. \n\nWhen the muscles that surround your eyes twitch and flutter, chances are very good that you are fatigued and stressed. So the remedy for a twitching eye is rest and relaxation.\n\nNot muscle relaxants, not pain killers, not chiropractic adjustments.
339587
Check your eye doctor. If it's only stress in the eye, give it a rest and presume your work after a nice break. Graphic designers get a break too. ;O
883424
When ur eyes twitch this means ur not sleeping well..... its lack of sleep... it happened to me, and i asked the doctor, she said its lack of sleeep///// its nto a problem.... dont wory, just try sleepin 8hrs everyday
61383
The recurring eye twitch I was going to say could easily be a vitamin deficiency. But then I opened the question and read the details. That would be a little disconcerting. You know, it never hurts to go see your friendly neighborhood doctor and just have everything checked out occasionally. Oh I know the turn your head and cough bit is a tad uncomfortable too, but hey.........at least you don't have stirrups. Ok the point being....go see the doctor no matter what is going on in your head. And don't procrastinate because you are afraid of bad news. He'll probably tell you to start eating right and get more exercise. That feeds your brain more vitamin B and that just might take care of everything! So listen to those people that wrote above me. Make an appt. soon........but let us know how it goes.
102225
I see them all the time too.  I get them really bad when I get a head rush or when I feel a migraine coming on. They are called floaters.  They are perfectly normally, nothing you need to go see an optomitrist about.
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twitching of muscles may be due to changes in the level of chemicals in blood especially calcium, also magnesium etc.\nIf the condition persits pls see a doctor, who might get a blood chemistry done.
134509
If your eyes are itchy, you could be allergic to something.  If they get tired when you're reading or working on the computer, you may need stronger glasses or contacts.  Make an appointment with your eye doctor so he/she can determine for sure what the cause of your problems are and what to do about them.  Remember that using over-the-counter eye drops are only a temporary relief; they won't cure what's causing you to feel this way.
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1017064
I had an eyelid twitch for about 2 months.  I went to the doctor and he said it was stress.  When i changed jobs, and my stress level decreased, the twitch went away.  Hope that helps.
575946
Your eyes are getting dry . Because while staring at the monitor and you are not blinking as often as necessary to keep your eye sockets moist . You must remember to blink often or get eye moisturizing drops. \n\nI had that problem , ( not on house arrest ) I did go to my Dr and that's what I was told . My Dr. suggested I take a supplement known as flax- seed oil (gel tablets) because flax-seed helps promotes natural tears . But I also discovered other benefits of this product . Since you are on the computer often ,I suggest  , you investigate this product and other things that would/could improve your quality of life. Good Luck and May GOD bless you
565838
Maybe the skin is very dry. Try a moisturiser specially formulated for the sensitive eye area.
218077
Your vision in that eye might be getting weak. Mostly though, being too tired, or doing too much close work causes it. Try taking a break from reading, computer work, knitting, whatever....just take a break about every half hour or so to let your eyes rest. Be sure to get plenty of sleep too, that's the body's natural repairitive phase.
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yes I get eye strain sometimes