It has happened to many of us. While in the middle of work, a study session or just spending time with friends, your eyelid flutters for no apparent reason. At first, it may be nothing more than a ...

Background: Primary blepharospasm is a focal dystonia characterised by excessive involuntary closure of the eyelids. The pathophysiology of primary blepharospasm is unresolved. Aim: To pinpoint ...

We reviewed the evidence about the effect of botulinum toxin type A (BtA) in people with involuntary eyelid closure, or blepharospasm. This is an update of a previous Cochrane Review and we assessed ...

In rare cases, eye twitching could be a sign of a serious neurological condition called blepharospasm. Globally, this eye disease affects approximately five in 1,00,000, and affects most adults in ...

Abstract: Blepharospasm (BL) is characterized by involuntary closures of the eyelids due to spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle. The gold standard for clinical evaluation of BL involves visual ...

As an educator living with blepharospasm, a rare genetic condition causing involuntary blinking and eye twitching, I face physical and emotional challenges. One of my most difficult experiences was ...

Do you ever experience uncontrollable twitching or spasms in your eyelids? If so, you may be suffering from blepharospasm. This condition is often frustrating and uncomfortable, yet it is manageable ...

Blepharospasm describes a condition where a person experiences an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the eyelid. “Blepharo” refers to the eyelids, while “spasm” describes twitching of the ...

Upper eyelid pressure, partial blink rate, and meibum expressibility grade can indicate benign essential blepharospasm risk in patients with DED. Upper eyelid pressure, blink parameters, and meibum ...

Abstract: Facial movement disorders are prevalent in the field of medicine, with blepharospasm being a prototypical disorder affecting the muscles surrounding the eye. The integration of artificial ...

Drinking coffee protects against an eyelid spasm that can lead to blindness, a study suggests. Italian researchers looked at the coffee drinking and smoking habits of 166 people with blepharospasm.