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It is believed that left eye twitching indicates a lot of things. This is a very common phenomenon experienced by people worldwide. There are enough superstitions surrounding left eye twitching.
It is believed that eye twitching is an indication of either good or bad news. For example, the Chinese believe that left eye twitching results in the arrival of good fortune or news. In the Indian culture, left eye twitching indicated bad luck. In African culture, left eye twitching is a sign of crying. In Hawaiian culture, twitching of the left eye can indicate a stranger’s arrival. The list goes on…. With all these superstitious beliefs, the best one to believe is the medical cause.
Eye twitching, spasms or eyelid tics are a very common occurrence. In most cases, only one eyelid is involved, mostly the bottom one. Knowing the causes and treatments for this condition will help us better cope with the problem.
Reasons of left eye twitching:
These twitches are momentary while others could last for months. In order to determine the cause of a twitching eyelid, doctors need to determine the underlying issue. Twitches can be cured successfully with Botox as this inhibits muscle contraction. It is advisable to seek medical help if the twitching is persistent and affects your eye or face.
Twitches are medically referred to as myokymia and are triggered in various ways:
1. Strain- Different bodies react differently to stress. Left eye twitching is a way for the body to respond to stress. This is more common if the stress is related to eye strain.
Remedies: Reducing the stress can relive the twitching.
2. Tiredness- Lack of proper sleep triggers eyelid twitching. Getting enough sleep can help. Maintain at least 7-8 hours of sleep per day is necessary
Caffeine and alcohol- Experts believe too much caffeine and alcohol consumption can trigger left eye twitching.
Remedies: The remedy is cutting on the amount of alcohol or caffeine intake.
3. Dry eyes- It is a condition common in elderly people. Using computers and prescribed medication like antidepressants or antihistamines can also cause dry eyes. Stress also causes dry eyes.
Remedies: Visiting the optician is advisable as treatment is prescribed.
4. Straining the eyes- Left eye twitching can be caused by eye strain. This happens when the eyes try too hard to read. Overuse of computers, tablets or smart-phones cause eye strain.
Remedies: changing the glasses of your spectacles and taking eye exams is advised. Consider minimizing the time spent working at the computer. Take occasional breaks.
5. Allergies- Those with different eye allergies can experience twitching. Rubbing of eyes produces histamine, and this is a common cause of left eye lid twitching.
Remedies: A visit to the doctor can help relief the twitching. The doctor prescribes antihistamine tablets or eye drops.
6. Vitamin D deficiency- Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium which in turn aids in muscle contraction and relaxation. Deficiency of vitamin D reduces the absorption of calcium leading to twitching.
Remedies: Consulting a doctor is advised for the correct dosage of vitamin D supplements. Consume foods high in Vitamin D including clod oliver oil, fish, oysters and dairy products.
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