Guy, I hope that u get this!!!!! I have EXACTLY what you have! It can be very irritating and uncomfortable! I often have the need to blink hard when my eyes are closed as well. You feel like there's no relief. Two things I have found beneficial is to keep my eyes very CLEAN and very lubricated with drops. A doctor told me years ago that I have a common staff infection in my eyes and to thoroughly wash my lids with baby shampoo. It never goes away, but it helps. Please update me. I don't believe its a tic at all. I am an RN & very familiar with tourettes.