Ford's first Model T engine had four cylinders in a row. Some luxury cars of the 1920s had inline engines with as many as eight cylinders. Engines with as many as 12 or more cylinders in a row have been used, but mainly in large marine and stationary engines. Of course smooth running is only one goal.
In brief: Antibiotic eye drops. They start in hours but they may take 7-10 days to get rid of the bad bacteria. ...If you start antibiotics use them as directed, usually 7 days.. In brief: Antibiotic eye drops. They start in hours but they may take 7-10 days to get rid of the bad bacteria.
For eyelid twitches that last longer than two or three days, over-the-counter oral or topical (eye drop) antihistamines may offer some relief. Although not a direct treatment, antihistamines slow down the muscle contractions (twitching), making them much less annoying.