Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm Information
A twitching or spasmodic contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle due to tics, eyestrain, or nervous irritability.
Essential blepharospasm
Blepharospasm of unknown cause.It may be so severe as to be debilitating. Surgery has helped some patients. Botulinum toxin A, as is available in Botox, injected into the muscles that control the spasm has been of benefit. This treatment will need to be repeated after 2 to 3 months.
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