Benign essential blepharospasm

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Spasmodic winking caused by the involuntary contraction of an eyelid muscle.

blepharospasm

[blef′ərōspaz′əm]

Etymology: Gk, blepharon, eyelid, spasmos, spasm

the involuntary contraction of eyelid muscles. The condition may be caused by a local lesion of the eye, a neurologic irritation, or psychologic stress.

blepharospasm [blef´ah-ro-spaz″m]

spasm of the orbicular muscle of the eyelid.

blepharospasm

spasm of the orbicularis oculi muscle of the eyelid.

blepharospasm

Tonic or chronic spasm of the orbicularis oculi muscle which involves involuntary closure of the eyelids. It is often provoked by a foreign body in the eye, an abrasion or inflammation of the cornea or conjunctiva, or by excessive exposure to ultraviolet light (e.g. actinic keratoconjunctivitis). Treatment consists chiefly of injection into the muscles around the eyelids of botulinum toxin. See botulinum toxin; chemodenervation; actinic keratoconjunctivitis; orbicularis muscle.

blepharospasm

Neurology A focal dystonia consisting of the involuntary twitching of one or both eyelids; the spasms may completely close the eyelids, causing functional blindness even if the vision is normal Etiology Related to emotional stress, sleep deprivation or use of stimulants–eg, amphetamines, caffeine, nicotine, decongestants

Patient discussion about Benign essential blepharospasm.

Q. eyelids what causes your eye lids too twitch? my left eye lid has been twitching on and off for about a week what causes it and how can i get it to stop.

A. Not an answer, just another question - how long can this go on? My eyelid has been twitching, (likely lack of sleep) for almost a month now. Any treatment that I should seek?

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Botox
botulin
botulinum toxin
botulinum toxin A
botulinum toxin type A
botulinum toxin type B
botulinus toxin
Brueghel Syndrome
chemodenervation
cholera toxin
cicatricial entropion
diphtheria toxin
distichiasis
dysentery toxin
erythrogenic toxin
extracellular toxin
granulomatous uveitis

The blepharospasm referred to here is officially called benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) to distinguish it from the less serious secondary blinking disorders.

What Is Blepharospasm? by Richard James / Health, general community

However, a recent research report indicated that caffeine had a preventative effect and the exact cause of benign essential blepharospasm is unknown.

your life: How do I stop my eye twitch? Ask the Doc by Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)

au USA Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc.

WE MOVE international Guide to Movement Disorder Organizations and ... by The Exceptional Parent