Our eyes would get protection from bright lights, dryness, fingers, foreign objects etc by means of a normal reflex action termed eye blinking or twitching. It is noteworthy that blinking would also regulate tears that would cleanse the eye surface. Fact is that normally a person would blink 15 to 20 times per minute and this would keep the eyes in good health. Some people would blink abnormally or excessively also.
There are several reasons for excessive eye twitching such as vitamin B 12 deficiency, excess intake of alcohol, smoking, excess intake of coffee or tea etc. Stress and depression could also result in excessive eye twitching.
Various remedies or ways to deal with excessive eye twitching/blinking issue:
By closing eyes as tightly and opening widely:
It must be taken into note that when a person blinks excessively then he or she must close their eyes tightly and then open their eyes wide until tears come out. His activity must be stopped when there is pain. This activity would improve the eye muscles and would increase blood flow to the eyes.
By doing eye massage:
The lower eyelid must be massaged by the middle finger. It is important to massage the eyelid that is blinking for about 30 seconds. This activity would increase blood flow to the eyes. The person could avoid excess eye blinking by this method also.
By doing eye exercises:
Here, the eyes must be closed for a full minute and the eyes must be squeezed hard and left without opening. This process must be done thrice and the eyes must be opened. This activity would result in the production of tears and the eyes would not be dry. The person would not have excess eye twitching.
By washing eyes with cold water:
First ,the eyes must be closed and cold water and lukewarm water is splashed on the eyes. Blood vessels would get constricted by cold water and blood vessels would get dilated by lukewarm water. It is necessary to do this process 7 to 8 times. This process would help a person to get relief from excessive eye twitching.