text: what makes people eye twich?   eyelid twitch.  the cause of minor eyelid twitching is unknown. a slight spasm of the lower eyelid or even both eyelids is common and of no concern.   minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. reducing stress, using warm soaks, or correction of any refractive error may help. some ophthalmologists recommend reducing caffeine usage.