 [ Symptoms ] are migraines hereditary [ Disease ] i think you are probably referring to a twitchy eyelid which is medically referred to as blepharospasm blepharospasm is a very common condition it is not serious in any way often stress can trigger blepharospasm so you might ask yourself if you have been unusually stressed lately even if you have not blepharospasm can come out of the blue for no reason it usually goes away just as quickly and unexpectedly if you are talking about your actual eyeball twitching that is another story you should see an eye doctor to determine what is causing this to happen involuntary eyeball movement can signal an underlying condition that requires treatment by a medical doctor wishing you well