Can chocolate make your eyes twitch? Unpacking the link between your favorite treat and eyelid spasms
                                
                                
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                                According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, excess caffeine is a known trigger for eyelid twitching. Since chocolate contains caffeine and other stimulants, it's plausible that a high intake could indeed contribute to the annoying phenomenon of eye twitching.