Avoid overwork, lack of sleep, and stress
Some middle-aged women complain that they suffered from trembling eyes after experiencing extreme stress. People often know that ‘eye twitching’ is due to a lack of magnesium, but is stress the greater reason? Eyelid tremor occurs most frequently in the age of 50, and is three times more common in women than men.
◆ Magnesium deficiency vs nervous stress
‘Eyes twitching’ reminds me of magnesium deficiency, but only part of it is correct. It is true that magnesium intake with meals is necessary for the nerves around the eyes to function properly. However, if you do not have bad eating habits such as unbalanced meals, you can get enough magnesium through side dishes such as rice and spinach. It should be noted that eye tremor symptoms can be caused by sudden abnormalities in the muscle nerve that closes the eyes when subjected to excessive stress.
◆ My eyes trembled after a couple fight… stress makes it worse
“When I heard my mother-in-law nagging, my eyelids trembled immediately.” “After her husband and wife fight, her eyes trembled and she thought it was her magnesium deficiency and took nutritional supplements, but it didn’t work. I think it was because of her stress.”
Among middle-aged women, stress-induced eye tremors are common. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), eyelid tremors occur when there is an abnormality in the neural network connected to the nerve cells in the brain that control eye blinking. Psychological factors, such as stress, can make symptoms worse. If the eyelid tremors persist for a long time, it is a disease. In the area of hospital neurology, it is possible that it is a neurological disease called eyelid spasm.
◆ What are the specific symptoms of ‘eye tremors’?
Eyelid tremors are often not considered a disease. People visit the hospital only when they have symptoms of a closed eye, which interferes with daily life, such as watching TV or driving. Increased number of blinks, eye irritation may be felt. Shaking of the face under the eyes or muscles under the face, and tremors around the eyebrows may also appear. Tears or glare appear before tremors. Symptoms may improve after adequate sleep and rest.
◆ If tremor is a symptom of ‘this disease’?
If the intensity or range of eyelid tremor is widened, a cranial nerve disease may be suspected. Shivering may be a precursor to Parkinson’s disease or Parkinson’s syndrome. The tremor in this disease usually appears when sitting or lying in a comfortable position and disappears when you move your hands or legs. It can also be a sign of a brain disease, such as a stroke or brain tumor. If symptoms persist for more than a month or become more severe, seek medical attention.
◆ How to prevent-relieve eye tremor symptoms?
It is good to avoid overwork, lack of sleep, and stress in order to prevent and alleviate eye tremor symptoms. Consuming too much caffeine, such as coffee, is also not good. Frequently eating dark green vegetables like spinach or bananas that are high in magnesium can help. It is recommended to wear sunglasses to avoid light or uncomfortable stimulation of the nerve cells around the eyes. Above all, you need to find your own way to relieve stress, such as abdominal breathing and meditation.