• What causes constant fluttering of the eyelids?

I am 37 years old and for the last 3 days, my eyelids have been constantly fluttering. What could be the cause for the same?

3 Answers

  • Pathologist
  • Roseburg, OR

The most common cause that make the muscle in your eyelid twitch are fatigue, stress, caffeine, and excessive alcohol intake. Vitamin deficiency is associated with twitches. They are electrolytes, vitamin B12, vitamin D and magnesium. Thank you.

  • Pathologist
  • Tempe, Arizona

The usual cause is fatigue and stress.

  • Pathologist

Those are muscle contractions. The most common causes are:

-Stress
-Tiredness
-Eye strain
-Caffeine
-Alcohol
-Dry eyes
-Nutritional imbalances
-Allergies

If it lasts too long, you should go and see the ophthalmologist.

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