Why is my right eye twitching frequently?
Disease description:
Recently, my right eye has been twitching continuously for several days. What could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Right eye twitching, known as eyelid spasm, can be triggered by the following causes:
1. Improper eye use: Prolonged watching of mobile phones, televisions, or staying up late can lead to eye fatigue, possibly causing eye muscle spasms, resulting in right eye twitching.
2. Eye inflammation: Conditions such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, caused by bacterial or viral infections, can irritate the eye nerves and may also lead to right eye twitching.
3. Dietary factors: Regular consumption of spicy or irritating foods or excessive alcohol intake may cause nerve excitement, thereby triggering eyelid twitching.
4. Other causes: Eye foreign bodies, mental tension, hyperthyroidism, facial muscle spasms, and other factors may also cause right eye twitching.
Treatment measures:
1. In the short term, treatment is usually unnecessary. Adjusting lifestyle habits alone can relieve the symptoms.
2. If symptoms persist or worsen, such as vision loss, eye redness, swelling, pain, or facial twitching, prompt medical attention is recommended. The doctor will determine specific treatment measures based on the individual condition, which may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery to effectively control the symptoms.
