The basics of Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is characterized by involuntary spasms of the muscles around the eye, resulting in uncontrolled blinking, narrowing, and even closing of the eyelid. It is a condition that can be a challenge to live with.

Symptoms

Signs of Blepharospasm
In the early stages of Blepharospasm, you may feel discomfort of the eyelids, as well as increased blinking.

Possible early symptoms include:

  • Dry eyes or watering eyes
  • Light sensitivity
  • Increased blinking
  • Ocular pain

    It is unknown what exactly causes the muscle contraction characteristics of Blepharospasm.

Diagnosis 

How it’s diagnosed ? – Specialists like neurologists and ophthalmologists diagnose Blepharospasm based on specific signs and symptoms.

Treatments 

BOTOX® has been used for over 30 years as a treatment option for Blepharospasm and its symptoms since FDA approval in 1989. BOTOX® is approved to help relieve the eyelid muscle spasms associated with Blepharospasm.¹ There are three clinical studies conducted to determine how effective BOTOX® is in treating Blepharospasm.

  • In one study, approximately 90% of patients (25 out of 27) showed an improvement within 2 days
  • In another study, doctors noted less force was needed to hold the patients’ eyelids open during examination (as measured by a 2-point change on a clinical study scale)¹ 

 

 

 

Resources: 

https://www.botoxblepharospasm.com/

 

 

 

 

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