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Eye Twitching: When to See a Doctor, Experts Advise
Eyelid twitching, or myokymia, is usually harmless and linked to stress or screen time, not magnesium deficiency, according to Israeli experts. Medical attention is advised only if the twitching is prolonged or accompanied by other symptoms like double vision or facial spasms.
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- 01Eyelid twitching is common and usually resolves on its own.
- 02Stress, fatigue, and screen time are potential triggers.
- 03No strong evidence links twitching to magnesium deficiency.
- 04See a doctor for prolonged twitching or accompanying symptoms.
- 05Blepharospasm is a more severe condition involving forceful eyelid closure.
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