Though eyelid twitching (technically called myokymia) can feel disconcerting, the good news is that it’s typically fleeting and harmless. Nevertheless, when you’re in the throes of the mini muscle ...

Q: Sometimes my eyelid twitches on and off for days – weeks, even. It’s distracting and irritating. How do I get it to stop? And should I be concerned? A: Eyelid spasms, while annoying, are “rarely a ...

It has happened to many of us. While in the middle of work, a study session or just spending time with friends, your eyelid flutters for no apparent reason. At first, it may be nothing more than a ...

Hemifacial spasms happen when a blood vessel puts excess pressure on a facial nerve, per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). They can also be caused by external nerve ...

The human body is designed to deliver early warning signals when something's wrong. Your job is to interpret them, which can sometimes be difficult to do. After all, not all of your body's warning ...

Dear Dr. Gott: What would cause my eyelids to twitch? I asked my ophthalmologist the last time I visited him for a pressure test for glaucoma. He responded it could be stress or nerves. I'm not under ...