Eyelid twitching, also called eyelid tics and spasms and in medical terminology, myokymia are common and usually involves the lower lid. They come and go but can recur over a period of several weeks. Like the proverbial engine noise that won't occur when you're at the mechanic, most eye twitches don't happen when you're sitting in your doctor’s office. However this wasn't the case last week! They are usually triggered by stress, fatigue and eye strain. The condition can certainly be annoying but

Eyelid twitching (myokymia) affects only the eyelid. This type of twitch or spasm is very common and happens to most people at one time or another. It can involve either the upper or lower lid, but usually only one eye at a time. The eye twitching can range from barely noticeable to bothersome. #myokymia #myokemia #eyetwitch #eyelidtwitch #emergencymedicine | Doctor Joe