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According to folk beliefs, every time one eye blinks continuously, it will bring omens for the future. But in fact, as medical science advances, the constant blinking is not only spiritual, but also a sign of some dangerous diseases. Let's find out what does blinking mean continuously?
1. According to folklore, what omen must be constantly blinked?
In different countries, there will be customs, different interpretations for the situation of blinking continuously. There are countries that believe that blinking should be a good omen, signaling advancement, but there is also a notion that it is a harbinger of bad omens.
1.1. Chinese folk beliefs With the Chinese people, each object is different or at different times, the situation of blinking continuously will have different meanings. It will be a good omen when the object of the wink is a woman, but it will be a bad omen for men. In addition, letting the users wink is a sign that they still care about the time you blinked. If it's between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m., someone is thinking of you. From 3 am to 5 am means joy is coming.
1.2. Indian folk beliefs Contrary to Chinese folklore, to Indians, when a woman blinks repeatedly, it indicates bad luck. On the contrary, it will be a good omen if the male
is blinked continuously.
1.3. Hawaiian folk beliefs According to the cultural concept of Hawaiians, when the right eye twitches continuously, you may encounter one of two things. Maybe you're about to receive a stranger, but it could also be when you're about to go to someone's funeral.
2. According to modern medicine, what does the constant blink of an eye mean?
Continuous blinking can last for a few seconds but can last up to several minutes. For most people, the continuous right blinking will not cause pain and will go away on its own. But there are also cases where the eyelids twitch and can be a sign of one of the diseases below:
2.1. There is a tumor in the eye Although the chances of this happening are extremely low, you are also the case. Therefore, the phenomenon of continuous blinking should not be underestimated. When your eyes grow, tumors will cause a lot of damage to your eyes, and can even be life-threatening. When experiencing this condition, you should proactively see an eye specialist to get a diagnosis of the disease. When you blink continuously, it is a sign that you have a foreign object in your eye. Especially if the convulsion occurs frequently, it may be because the tumor is gradually forming, compressing the nerve causing the eyeball to twitch. Although this is very rare, you should still be careful because it can develop into a tumor in the eye.
2.2. Too much caffeine
Drinking coffee every day can also be the cause of constant blinking. Because coffee contains caffeine, it can increase heart rate and help stimulate metabolism and muscle activity, including eye muscles.
2.3. Excessive stress Constant twitching of the eyelids is also a sign that your eyes are under excessive stress and fatigue. When your body is overworked, your eyes can react from mild to intense without you even realizing it. Excessive stress will accompany many different phenomena such as sighing, yawning, sluggishness... even eyelid twitching. In addition, when you use electronic devices for too long such as watching TV, using the phone, working with the computer, it also makes your eyes tired and blinks continuously.
2.4. Long-term lack of sleep Lack of sleep for too long can also cause eyelid twitching. When you lack sleep, you will be prone to stress, weakening the immune system and directly affecting the nervous system. When you're sleep-deprived, your eyes are the most obvious reflection of this.
If your seizure lasts too long and becomes a chronic illness, then you will not be able to control your eyelids. This is a benign disease that is not too dangerous, more often occurring in women. But if not treated promptly, the disease will become more severe, possibly causing vision loss. In addition, it also makes patients more sensitive to light, even having facial muscle twitches.
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3. Methods to prevent blinking
There are simple ways that can reduce the chances of constant blinking that we can apply at home such as:
Get 8 hours of sleep a day Drink enough water Apply cold compresses to the eyes Provide the necessary nutrients for the eyes. eyes such as Vitamin D, B12,... Divide time, avoid continuous work Regular exercise Limit the use of stimulants such as alcohol, beer, coffee,... Eye hygiene Massage naked eyes It can be said that being blinked continuously is not a sign of good or bad omen, but can be a warning of a health condition. Therefore, observing and monitoring eye health is very important. Any abnormalities in the eyes should be noted and examined promptly.
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