Eye pulling refers to the gesture in which a finger is used to pull one lower eyelid further down, exposing more of the eyeball
. This gesture has different meanings in different cultures, but in many cultures, particularly in the Mediterranean, it signifies alertness or a warning to be watchful. In France and Turkey, the gesture of pulling down one's lower eyelid and saying "my eye" is an expression of disdainful, dismissive disbelief
. On the other hand, eye twitching or eyelid spasms are involuntary movements of the eyelid muscles
. The most common causes of eye twitching are stress, fatigue, caffeine, and excessive alcohol intake
. Most eyelid twitches are minor and go away without treatment, but if they seem to be getting worse, it is important to tell an ophthalmologist
. Essential blepharospasm is a type of eyelid spasm that involves involuntary closing of both eyes
