How to Treat Jumping Eye

Jumping eye, or any involuntary eye twitching, is medically referred to as blepharospasm. According to the National Eye Institute, there is not a cure for the condition as of 2010. Bu key causes have been identified, which means that there are treatment options. These involve taking steps to make eye twitching less likely to occur.

Instructions

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  Sleep at least eight hours each night to ensure that you are getting adequate rest. Fatigue is a common cause of jumping eye, and the condition can be avoided by getting more rest. If it is not possible to sleep through the night, try taking naps during the day as well.

• 2

  Replace caffeinated beverages with decaffeinated options. Try water with fresh fruit or fruit juice instead. Overconsumption of caffeine is known to trigger the involuntary eye spasms associated with jumping eye.

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  Take measures to relieve stress after a particularly tough day. Both anxiety and stress can lead to eye twitching. These measures can include deep breathing, exercising, or listening to upbeat music.

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  Break up long periods of staring at a computer screen to avoid straining the eyes. You can rest the eyes by taking a quick nap, sitting with your eyes closed for 15 minutes, or going for a walk which will allow the eyes to focus on other things.