Neurologist or ophthalmologist? Which specialist should I see for eye twitches?!

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As an eye guy, I can tell you an ophthalmologist probably won't do much.
Stress definitely plays a role. If you can reduce your stress or sleep more, do that first. If not, increase your potassium intake and/or take an antihistamine (like Benadryl); doesn't make an awful lot of sense, but people find this does make a difference. If you want to see a doctor, find your GP.
If it is because of some form of neurological problem, obviously a neurologist is going to be better at diagnosing or treating it. Some ophthalmologists might consider doing a botox injection, but they don't do this unless it's been an issue for a long time (i.e. months on end), and they usually want to know why it's happening in the first place.

I'm an optometrist.

You could see a neurologist but your GP might do.

I don't think you should see an ophthalmologist because it isn't your eye itself which is twitching.

It could well be stress. It has happened to me several times but usually for only hours at a time. Very disconcerting.

I would start with your primary care physician, let him recommend which you should see if he/she can't figure it out. Stress does cause this (I have it when stressed).