Q:

My left eye has been twitching periodically for over a week. At first I just thought it was because I was tired, but after catching up with sleep it continues to twitch. Should I get it checked out?

 

A:

Eye lid twitching is typically a sign of fatigue and stress. It can also get worse if you are using any sort of stimulant like caffeine or nicotine on a regular basis.

If it persists for several weeks, we can check lab work to make sure you don't have a metabolic imbalance (like high thyroid levels) that may be causing it.

~The Doc