Why is muscle twitching very common in the eye-lids?

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Eye twitching occurs commonly. Why is it so?

Involuntary muscle twitch in eye or other muscles may improve focal blood circulation and clear metabolic toxic-waste products from semi-clogged blood vessels in the region.

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