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Blepharospasm
Excessive winking; tonic or clonic spasm of the orbicularis oculi muscle.
Meige Syndrome
A syndrome characterized by orofacial DYSTONIA; including BLEPHAROSPASM; forceful jaw opening; lip retraction; platysma muscle spasm; and tongue protrusion. It primarily affects older adults, with an incidence peak in the seventh decade of life. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p108)
Hemifacial Spasm
Recurrent clonic contraction of facial muscles, restricted to one side. It may occur as a manifestation of compressive lesions involving the seventh cranial nerve (FACIAL NERVE DISEASES), during recovery from BELL PALSY, or in association with other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1378)
Eyelid Diseases
Dystonia
An attitude or posture due to the co-contraction of agonists and antagonist muscles in one region of the body. It most often affects the large axial muscles of the trunk and limb girdles. Conditions which feature persistent or recurrent episodes of dystonia as a primary manifestation of disease are referred to as DYSTONIC DISORDERS. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p77)
Blinking
Brief closing of the eyelids by involuntary normal periodic closing, as a protective measure, or by voluntary action.
Facial Muscles
Muscles of facial expression or mimetic muscles that include the numerous muscles supplied by the facial nerve that are attached to and move the skin of the face. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Neuromuscular Agents
Drugs used for their actions on skeletal muscle. Included are agents that act directly on skeletal muscle, those that alter neuromuscular transmission (NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS), and drugs that act centrally as skeletal muscle relaxants (MUSCLE RELAXANTS, CENTRAL). Drugs used in the treatment of movement disorders are ANTI-DYSKINESIA AGENTS.
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25.
Dystonic Disorders
Acquired and inherited conditions that feature DYSTONIA as a primary manifestation of disease. These disorders are generally divided into generalized dystonias (e.g., dystonia musculorum deformans) and focal dystonias (e.g., writer's cramp). They are also classified by patterns of inheritance and by age of onset.
Spasm
An involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms may involve SKELETAL MUSCLE or SMOOTH MUSCLE.
Botulinum Toxins
Toxic proteins produced from the species CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM. The toxins are synthesized as a single peptide chain which is processed into a mature protein consisting of a heavy chain and light chain joined via a disulfide bond. The botulinum toxin light chain is a zinc-dependent protease which is released from the heavy chain upon ENDOCYTOSIS into PRESYNAPTIC NERVE ENDINGS. Once inside the cell the botulinum toxin light chain cleaves specific SNARE proteins which are essential for secretion of ACETYLCHOLINE by SYNAPTIC VESICLES. This inhibition of acetylcholine release results in muscular PARALYSIS.
Eyelids
Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.
Photophobia
Abnormal sensitivity to light. This may occur as a manifestation of EYE DISEASES; MIGRAINE; SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE; MENINGITIS; and other disorders. Photophobia may also occur in association with DEPRESSION and other MENTAL DISORDERS.
Facial Nerve
The 7th cranial nerve. The facial nerve has two parts, the larger motor root which may be called the facial nerve proper, and the smaller intermediate or sensory root. Together they provide efferent innervation to the muscles of facial expression and to the lacrimal and SALIVARY GLANDS, and convey afferent information for TASTE from the anterior two-thirds of the TONGUE and for TOUCH from the EXTERNAL EAR.
Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
Drugs used in the treatment of movement disorders. Most of these act centrally on dopaminergic or cholinergic systems. Among the most important clinically are those used for the treatment of Parkinson disease (ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS) and those for the tardive dyskinesias.
Facial Injuries
General or unspecified injuries to the soft tissue or bony portions of the face.
Oculomotor Muscles
The muscles that move the eye. Included in this group are the medial rectus, lateral rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique, superior oblique, musculus orbitalis, and levator palpebrae superioris.
Unconsciousness
Loss of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment combined with markedly reduced responsiveness to environmental stimuli. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp344-5)
Tic Disorders
Disorders characterized by recurrent TICS that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany another another condition. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
Torticollis
A symptom, not a disease, of a twisted neck. In most instances, the head is tipped toward one side and the chin rotated toward the other. The involuntary muscle contractions in the neck region of patients with torticollis can be due to congenital defects, trauma, inflammation, tumors, and neurological or other factors.
Injections
Introduction of substances into the body using a needle and syringe.
Insanity Defense
A legal concept that an accused is not criminally responsible if, at the time of committing the act, the person was laboring under such a defect of reason from disease of the mind as not to know the nature and quality of the act done or if the act was known, to not have known that what was done was wrong. (From Black's Law Dictionary, 6th ed)
Clinical Trials as Topic
Works about pre-planned studies of the safety, efficacy, or optimum dosage schedule (if appropriate) of one or more diagnostic, therapeutic, or prophylactic drugs, devices, or techniques selected according to predetermined criteria of eligibility and observed for predefined evidence of favorable and unfavorable effects. This concept includes clinical trials conducted both in the U.S. and in other countries.
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Works about clinical trials that involve at least one test treatment and one control treatment, concurrent enrollment and follow-up of the test- and control-treated groups, and in which the treatments to be administered are selected by a random process, such as the use of a random-numbers table.
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Methods, procedures, and tests performed to diagnose disease, disordered function, or disability.
Glaucoma, Angle-Closure
A form of glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure increases because the angle of the anterior chamber is blocked and the aqueous humor cannot drain from the anterior chamber.
Copyright
It is a form of protection provided by law. In the United States this protection is granted to authors of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. (from Circular of the United States Copyright Office, 6/30/2008)
Iris Diseases
Diseases, dysfunctions, or disorders of or located in the iris.
Medical Illustration
The field which deals with illustrative clarification of biomedical concepts, as in the use of diagrams and drawings. The illustration may be produced by hand, photography, computer, or other electronic or mechanical methods.
Conjunctivitis
Intelligence
The ability to learn and to deal with new situations and to deal effectively with tasks involving abstractions.
Eyelid Neoplasms
Tumors of cancer of the EYELIDS.

Blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome (Brueghel's syndrome). A variant of adult-onset torsion dystonia? (1/78)

Thirty-nine patients with the idiopathic blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome are described. All presented in adult life, usually in the sixth decade; women were more commonly affected than men. Thirteen had blepharospasm alone, nine had oromandibular dystonia alone, and 17 had both. Torticollis or dystonic writer's camp preceded the syndrome in two patients. Eight other patients developed toritocollis, dystonic posturing of the arms, or involvement of respiratory muscles. No cause or hereditary basis for the illness were discovered. The evidence to indicate that this syndrome is due to an abnormality of extrapyramidal function, and that it is another example of adult-onset focal dystonia akin to spasmodic torticollis and dystonic writer's cramp, is discussed.  (+info)

Botulinum toxin treatment of hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm: objective response evaluation. (2/78)

Twenty seven patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and sixteen patients with blepharospasm (BS) having mean Jankovic disability rating scale score of 2.56+0.58 SD and 2.81+0.54 SD, respectively, were treated with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections. The total number of injection sessions were ninety one with relief response in 98.91%. The mean improvement in function scale score was 3.78+0.64 SD and 3.29+1.07 SD respectively, in HFS and BS groups. The clinical benefit induced by botulinum toxin lasted for a mean of 4.46+3.11 SD (range 2 to 13) months in HFS group and 2.66+1.37 SD (range 1 to 6) months, in BS groups. Transient ptosis was seen in 4.39% of total ninety one injection sessions. These findings show that local botulinum toxin treatment provides effective, safe and long lasting relief of spasms.  (+info)

Risk factors for spread of primary adult onset blepharospasm: a multicentre investigation of the Italian movement disorders study group. (3/78)

OBJECTIVES: Little is known about factors influencing the spread of blepharospasm to other body parts. An investigation was carried out to deterrmine whether demographic features (sex, age at blepharospasm onset), putative risk, or protective factors for blepharospasm (family history of dystonia or tremor, previous head or face trauma with loss of consciousness, ocular diseases, and cigarette smoking), age related diseases (diabetes, hypertension), edentulousness, and neck or trunk trauma preceding the onset of blepharospasm could distinguish patients with blepharospasm who had spread of dystonia from those who did not. METHODS: 159 outpatients presenting initially with blepharospasm were selected in 16 Italian Institutions. There were 104 patients with focal blepharospasm (mean duration of disease 5.3 (SD 1.9) years) and 55 patients in whom segmental or multifocal dystonia developed (mainly in the cranial cervical area) 1.5 (1.2) years after the onset of blepharospasm. Information was obtained from a standardised questionnaire administered by medical interviewers. A Cox regression model was used to examine the relation between the investigated variables and spread. RESULTS: Previous head or face trauma with loss of consciousness, age at the onset of blepharospasm, and female sex were independently associated with an increased risk of spread. A significant association was not found between spread of dystonia and previous ocular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, neck or trunk trauma, edentulousness, cigarette smoking, and family history of dystonia or tremor. An unsatisfactory study power negatively influenced the validity and accuracy of the negative findings relative to diabetes, neck or trunk trauma, and cigarette smoking. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this exploratory study confirm that patients presenting initially with blepharospasm are most likely to experience some spread of dystonia within a few years of the onset of blepharospasm and suggest that head or face trauma with loss of consciousness preceding the onset, age at onset, and female sex may be relevant to spread. The suggested association between edentulousness and cranial cervical dystonia may be apparent because of the confounding effect of both age at onset and head or face trauma with loss of consciousness. The lack of influence of family history of dystonia on spread is consistent with previous findings indicating that the inheritance pattern is the same for focal and segmental blepharospasm.  (+info)

The effect of apomorphine on blink kinematics in subhuman primates with and without facial nerve palsy. (4/78)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to document the effect of acutely delivered apomorphine, a dopamine receptor agonist with both D1 and D2 properties, on blink rate and the amplitude-velocity characteristics of eyelid kinematics in a group of nonhuman primates. METHODS: Three cynomolgus and two rhesus macaques underwent baseline recordings for eyelid kinematics, using the Robinson search coil technique. Next, each animal received a 0.15-mg/kg subcutaneous injection of apomorphine. Recordings were taken at 45 and 90 minutes, respectively, after injection. Blink rates per minute were obtained, and main sequence relationships were calculated for every animal. The data were pooled for each eyelid, excluding one monkey who was affected by facial nerve palsy and was analyzed separately. RESULTS: Monkeys with normal facial musculature and normal baseline blink rates showed consistently longer, faster blinks after apomorphine. The main sequence relationship, although tending to be lower, was not statistically different from baseline. One monkey, with prior facial nerve palsy and a very steep amplitude versus peak velocity relationship, showed normalization of the main sequence slope after apomorphine at both 45 and 90 minutes after injection. CONCLUSIONS: Apomorphine consistently lowers blink rate and changed blink metrics in normal monkeys and, more dramatically, in a monkey with facial nerve palsy. These findings add credence to models in which dopamine deficiency plays a role in the modulation of blink kinematics.  (+info)

Botulinum toxin A treatment in patients suffering from blepharospasm and dry eye. (5/78)

BACKGROUND: Many patients with essential blepharospasm also show dry eye signs and symptoms. Botulinum toxin A is an effective treatment for reducing spasms in these patients. In this investigation, the effect of botulinum toxin A injections on tear function and on the morphology of the ocular surface in patients suffering from blepharospasm in combination with a dry eye syndrome was investigated. METHODS: Botulinum toxin A injections were applied to 16 patients with blepharospasm. All patients complained of dry eye symptoms and had reduced tear break up time values. A subjective questionnaire and ocular examinations including tear break up time, Schirmer test without local anaesthesia, and rose bengal staining were evaluated before, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after injection. Impression cytology was performed before, 1 month, and 3 months after botulinum toxin A treatment. RESULTS: Although all patients were relieved of blepharospasm after botulinum toxin injections, only three noticed an improvement in dry eye symptoms. Eight patients noticed no difference and five complained of worsening. Tear break up time was found to be increased 1 week and 1 month after injections. Schirmer test measurements were reduced up to 3 months. Rose bengal staining slightly increased 1 week after injections. Impression cytology showed no definite change in conjunctival cell morphology 1 month and 3 months after botulinum toxin A injections. CONCLUSION: In the patients presented here suffering from blepharospasm and dry eye, botulinum toxin A injections were effective in relieving blepharospasm but were not successful in treating dry eye syndrome.  (+info)

Botulinum toxin therapy: distant effects on neuromuscular transmission and autonomic nervous system. (6/78)

To evaluate distant effects of botulinum toxin, single fibre electromyography on the extensor digitorum communis muscle and six tests of cardiovascular reflexes were performed in five patients injected with BoTox (Oculinum(R) 20-130 units) for craniocervical dystonia and hemifacial spasm. Patients underwent two sessions of treatment and the second time the dosage was doubled. Botulinum toxin injection induced an increase of mean jitter value above normal limits in all cases. An increase of fibre density was recorded six weeks after the treatment. Cardiovascular reflexes showed mild abnormalities in four patients. The data confirm distant effects of botulinum toxin on neuromuscular transmission and on autonomic function.  (+info)

Treatment of blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and strabismus with botulinum a toxin. (7/78)

Thirty patients with blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, strabismus and entropion were treated with botulinum A toxin giving satisfactory results. Rapid spasm relief, correction of strabismus and entropion were obtained. Only mild, transient and local side-effects occurred. The patients were followed up for 4-12 weeks with no recurrence. The clinical results show that local injection of a minute dose of botulinum A toxin in treating blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, strabismus and entropion is a safe, effective and simple method of nonsurgical therapy.  (+info)

Coexistent blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm: overlapping pathophysiologic mechanism? (8/78)

BACKGROUND/AIM: Blepharospasm (BEB) and hemifacial spasm (HFS) appear to be distinct disorders. Clinical characteristics of coexistent BEB and HFS have not been examined. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, clinical, and imaging features of coexistent BEB among a cohort of HFS patients and controls. RESULTS: Among 665 study subjects, nine (5.5%) of the 164 consecutive HFS patients had coexistent BEB, significantly higher than age and gender matched controls (0/501, 0%) without neurological diseases (p<0.0001). The mean age of the nine patients was 61.4 (SD 9.9) (range 51-72), consisting of 88.9% women, and 66.7% had left sided HFS, similar to HFS patients without BEB. Six (66.7%) reported BEB symptoms at a mean of 0.8 years after HFS onset, one before, and onset was undetermined in two patients. Advanced magnetic resonance imaging and angiography revealed neurovascular compression of the ipsilateral side of HFS, without any basal ganglia lesions. CONCLUSIONS: BEB occurred more frequently in HFS patients, suggesting changes in the brainstem blink reflex circuitry could play a modulatory role in certain at-risk individuals resulting in the coexistence of these movement disorders.  (+info)

What is Benign Essential Blepharospasm & How is it Treated?What is Benign Essential Blepharospasm & How is it Treated?
Benign Essential Blepharospasm is a disorder associated with atypical spasms or blinking of the eyelids. The condition arises as a result of the inability to control the muscle contractions around the eyelids, leading to involuntary blinking of eyelids in an abnormal manner. Know the causes, symptoms, treatment, pathophysiology of benign essential blepharospasm.
https://www.epainassist.com/eye-pain/what-is-benign-essential-blepharospasm-and-how-is-it-treated
OSP News - Funding and More!: Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, IncOSP News - Funding and More!: Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc
Abstract: Funds are available for support of research directly related to blepharospasm or Meiges Syndrome, both forms of cranial dystonia. Research proposals must relate specifically to benign essential blepharospasm and Meige to include new treatments, pathophysiology and genetics, photophobia, and dry eye ...
http://dartospfunding.blogspot.com/2011/05/benign-essential-blepharospasm-research.html
Blepharospasm (Spasm of the eyelid muscles)Blepharospasm (Spasm of the eyelid muscles)
Essential blepharospasm is a debilitating disorder of progressive involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. Other muscles in the face or neck may be involved as well. Terms that sometimes are used in the description of this problem include dystonia (impaired or disordered muscle tone) and dyskinesia (a defect in voluntary movement). The onset of blepharospasm is typically in the fifth to sixth decade and is more common in women than in men. Although the cause of essential blepharospasm is incompletely understood, it is thought to be a result of miscommunication in the area(s) of the brain responsible for control of the involved muscles.. The onset of essential blepharospasm usually is heralded by an increase in blinking or squinting with progression toward repetitive forceful closure and difficulty opening the eyelids. Blepharospasm is often made worse by stress, fatigue, bright lights, watching television or driving, and social interactions. Functional blindness in the presence of an ...
http://www.calvv.com/?page_id=214
Benign Essential Blepharospasm Medication: Botulinum toxinsBenign Essential Blepharospasm Medication: Botulinum toxins
The first record of blepharospasm and lower facial spasm was found in the 16th century in a painting titled De Gaper. At that time, and for several ensuing centuries, patients with such spasms were regarded as being mentally unstable and often were institutionalized in insane asylums.
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1212176-medication
Benign Essential Blepharospasm: Background, Pathophysiology, EpidemiologyBenign Essential Blepharospasm: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
The first record of blepharospasm and lower facial spasm was found in the 16th century in a painting titled De Gaper. At that time, and for several ensuing centuries, patients with such spasms were regarded as being mentally unstable and often were institutionalized in insane asylums.
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1212176-overview
Blepharospasm Treatment Rogers AR - blepharospasm, Rogers AR eye, Rogers AR vision, Rogers AR disorder, Rogers AR botox,...Blepharospasm Treatment Rogers AR - blepharospasm, Rogers AR eye, Rogers AR vision, Rogers AR disorder, Rogers AR botox,...
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Brain Changes in Blepharospasm - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govBrain Changes in Blepharospasm - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
This study will examine the role of certain areas of the brain in blepharospasm, a type of dystonia (abnormality of movement and muscle tone) that causes unwanted or uncontrollable blinking or closing of the eyelids. The study will compare brain activity in healthy volunteers and in people with blepharospasm to find differences in the brain that may lead to better treatments for dystonia.. Healthy volunteers and people with blepharospasm who are 18 years of age and older may be eligible for this study. All candidates are screened with a medical history. People with blepharospasm also have a physical examination and blepharospasm rating.. Participants undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electromyography (EMG) in two 4-hour sessions, separated by 1 to 7 days.. TMS. A wire coil is held on the subject s scalp. A brief electrical current is passed through the coil, creating a magnetic pulse that stimulates the brain. The subject hears a click and may feel a pulling sensation on the ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00487383?cond=%22Dystonic+Disorders%22+OR+%22early-onset+primary+dystonia%22&rank=6
BlepharospasmBlepharospasm
Besides the tic, symptoms of blepharospasm are eye dryness, excessive blinking, twitching, sensitivity to the sun and bright lights. Blepharospasm occurs spontaneously with no indicators. Patients who experience blepharospasm usually have a history of dry eyes and photo sensitivity. Other syndromes such as Meiges syndrome have been associated with blepharospasm. Drugs used to treat Parkinsons disease have also been known to cause blepharospasm. Rarely, blepharospasms can be caused by concussions ...
http://doctorsgates.blogspot.gr/2010/11/blepharospasm.html
Other Helpful Links | Dystonia Medical Research Foundation CanadaOther Helpful Links | Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada
Dystonia often impacts every aspect of a persons life, and learning to live with dystonia can be a profound adjustment. Many people with dystonia describe the process of diagnosis and everyday coping as riding a rollercoaster with dramatic ups and downs. Despite the challenges of living with the disorder, members of the dystonia community are resilient, inspiring people.. Please find below the links to other helpful organizations that support dystonia: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation The Benign Essential Blepharospasm Canadian Research Foundation (BEBCRF) has amassed a large body of information on the symptoms and treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm from expert medical professionals. This in-depth information can be accessed through their website, here: http://www.blepharospasm.ca/medical_info.. The Dystonia Society. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research. National Spasmodic Dysphonia Accociation. The Rare Disease Foundation: The Rare Disease Foundations mission is ...
http://dystoniacanada.org/other-helpful-links?page=0
Other Helpful Links | Dystonia Medical Research Foundation CanadaOther Helpful Links | Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada
Dystonia often impacts every aspect of a persons life, and learning to live with dystonia can be a profound adjustment. Many people with dystonia describe the process of diagnosis and everyday coping as riding a rollercoaster with dramatic ups and downs. Despite the challenges of living with the disorder, members of the dystonia community are resilient, inspiring people.. Please find below the links to other helpful organizations that support dystonia: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation The Benign Essential Blepharospasm Canadian Research Foundation (BEBCRF) has amassed a large body of information on the symptoms and treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm from expert medical professionals. This in-depth information can be accessed through their website, here: http://www.blepharospasm.ca/medical_info.. The Dystonia Society. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research. National Spasmodic Dysphonia Accociation. The Rare Disease Foundation: The Rare Disease Foundations mission is ...
http://dystoniacanada.org/other-helpful-links?page=2
benign essential tremor - Symptoms, Treatments and Resources for benign essential tremorbenign essential tremor - Symptoms, Treatments and Resources for benign essential tremor
benign essential tremor - MedHelps benign essential tremor Center for Information, Symptoms, Resources, Treatments and Tools for benign essential tremor. Find benign essential tremor information, treatments for benign essential tremor and benign essential tremor symptoms.
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Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research FoundationBenign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation
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A Study of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (AH8) in Treatment of Blepharospasm - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govA Study of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (AH8) in Treatment of Blepharospasm - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
OBJECTIVE:. To study the efficacy of cutaneous application of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (AH8) in the therapy of blepharospasm.. STUDY POPULATION:. 22 patients with blepharospasm.. DESIGN:. This will be a double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Patients receiving treatment of blepharospasm with botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) will be recruited. They will receive either the study substance or a placebo cream containing the emulsion but no active substance, in twice daily applications to the eyelids beginning the day following a BoNT injection treatment. They will continue to apply the cream and we will record the time until their condition worsens back to baseline following benefit from the injections, hypothesizing that the cream application will prolong the time until the need for the next injection by at least 3 months.. OUTCOME MEASURES::. Primary: time until the Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale (JBRS) reverts back to baseline.. Secondary: Change in the JBRS at 6 months; Change in the JBRS at 7 ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00942851?term=Benign+Essential+Blepharospasm&rank=2
DMOZ - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Movement Disorders: Dystonia: BlepharospasmDMOZ - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Movement Disorders: Dystonia: Blepharospasm
Information about Benign Essential Blepharospasm from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Includes description, treatment, prognosis and research. ...
http://dmoztools.net/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Dystonia/Blepharospasm/
Blepharospasm Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2018Blepharospasm Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2018
GlobalDatas clinical trial report, Blepharospasm Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2018 provides an overview of Blepharospasm clinical trials scenario. This report provides top line data relating to the clinical trials on Blepharospasm. Report includes an overview of trial numbers and their average enrollment in top countries conducted across the globe. The report offers coverage of disease clinical trials by region, country (G7 & E7), phase, trial status, end points status and sponsor type. Report also provides prominent drugs for in-progress trials (based on number of ongoing trials). GlobalData Clinical Trial Reports are generated using GlobalDatas proprietary database - Pharma eTrack Clinical trials database. Clinical trials are collated from 80+ different clinical trial registries, conferences, journals, news etc across the globe. Clinical trials database undergoes periodic update by dynamic process. The report enhances the decision making capabilities and helps to create an effective ...
https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/gdhc5486ctidb--blepharospasm-global-clinical-trials-review-h2-2018/
Costa Rica Blepharospasm, Treatment, Surgery, DoctorCosta Rica Blepharospasm, Treatment, Surgery, Doctor
Essential blepharospasm is an idiopathic disorder characterized by involuntary spasm of the eyelids and sometimes other facial muscles.
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eye lid Archives | Candace Roseeye lid Archives | Candace Rose
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Nilda Rendino, Vice President and Advocacy Chair of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation and Dona Norton on the topic of blepharospasm, a devastating disease which has affected both of them and often times goes years without being properly diagnosed. If you suffer from dry eyes, excessive blinking and sensitivity to light, you may (according to Merz Pharmaceuticals) be one of the 53% who goes at least a year without a proper ... View the Post ...
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Blepharospasm in one eye - RightDiagnosis.comBlepharospasm in one eye - RightDiagnosis.com
List of 7 disease causes of Blepharospasm in one eye, patient stories, diagnostic guides. Diagnostic checklist, medical tests, doctor questions, and related signs or symptoms for Blepharospasm in one eye.
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Using zinc to prolong botulinum toxin treatment responseUsing zinc to prolong botulinum toxin treatment response
The bottom line?. The authors concluded: This study suggests a potentially meaningful role for zinc and/or phytase supplementation in increasing the degree and duration of botulinum toxin effect in the treatment of cosmetic facial rhytids, benign essential blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm.. When a skeletal muscle nerve ending is stimulated it releases acetylcholine, which triggers an impulse to the muscle. Botulinum toxin blocks release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. As shown in the photo above, zinc is part of the botulinum toxin structure. A more detailed explanation is here.. Phytases are enzymes that increase zinc absorption from the intestines, making more available in the circulation and at the botulinum toxin site of action.. This study is important because it shows that taking more zinc may increase the response and duration of effect of Botox type drugs. This may be particularly useful for patients who experience a decline in response over time.. 4/10/13 9:28 ...
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Nux vomica is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals affected by liver problems such as an enlarged liver due to the congestion or because of some inflammation in the liver. Benign Essential Blepharospasm - (BEB) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and spasms of the eyelid muscles. We cannot, unfortunately, respond to every comment. Neurointerventional Radiology: Neurointerventional Radiology is a medical specialty dedicated to the treatment of vascular disease and disorders involving the brain, spinal cord, head, and neck as well as other peripheral vascular malformations ...
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What Causes Eyelid Twitches?What Causes Eyelid Twitches?
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Blepharospasm Australia is not connected to any medical facility or medical practitioner. All contributors to the site are volunteers with expertise in various fields of endeavour excluding the medical profession.. Website content is provided only to inform patients and general enquirers about Benign Essential Blepharospam (BEB) and should in no way replace information from medical practitioners.. Lyn Smith is Website Editor responsible for the website and its content with the exception of Case Histories which are supplied by members and published anonymously.. Users of the website must at all times behave with respect and honesty.. Users filling in registration forms should make sure that the information they choose to share should be accurate to the best of their ability. Please read our Privacy Policy before submitting forms.. Users can choose whether to allow contact via email by people in their own state enquiring about BEB.. Our website does not host any form of advertising.. This website ...
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Anti-basal ganglia antibodies are absent in patients with primary blepharospasm | NeurologyAnti-basal ganglia antibodies are absent in patients with primary blepharospasm | Neurology
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Ghana Optometric Association | Volume I. Practical Hints: Tape 3: CONTINUATION OF COMMON EYELID PROBLEMS (60 minute audio...Ghana Optometric Association | Volume I. Practical Hints: Tape 3: CONTINUATION OF COMMON EYELID PROBLEMS (60 minute audio...
CONTINUATION OF COMMON EYELID PROBLEMS Description: Audio discussion (with clinical photos) of additional (from 1st eyelid discussion) common eyelid abnormalities including anatomical variants, congenital anomalies and more lumps and bumps. Clinical photos referenced in the audio discussion (by number) are available in Additional Course Notes section for direct viewing or downloading as pdf. Course Outline: I. Multiple non-inflammatory conditions (Side 1) A. Basal Cell Carcinoma B. Blepharoptosis (Drooping of Upper Eyelid) C. Blepharospasm (Myokymia, Clonus, Essential Blepharospasm) D. Chloasma (Large Brown Hyperpigmented Areas) E. Coloboma (Notch or Cleft on Eyelid Margin) F. Dermatochalasis (Superior Eyelid Overhang) G. Ectropion (Eyelid Turned Outward) H. Entropion (Eyelid Turned Inward) I. Epicanthus (Inner Canthal Nasal Folds) J. Hemangioma (Benign Vascular Tumor) K. Keratoses (Hyperkeratinized Plaques in Eiderly) L. Lagophthalmos (Incomplete Eyelid Closure) M. Madarosis (Loss of Eyelashes) N.
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Botox Injections Jacksonville at the offices of Nicolitz Eye Consultants can be used to treat Blepharospasm and fine lines or wrinkles - learn more.
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Eyelid: blepharospasm 02 illustration | rabbits | Vetlexicon Lapis from Vetstream | Definitive Veterinary IntelligenceEyelid: blepharospasm 02 illustration | rabbits | Vetlexicon Lapis from Vetstream | Definitive Veterinary Intelligence
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Herbs For Benign Essential Tremor - I cannot get a diagnosis. - Condition | Our HealthHerbs For Benign Essential Tremor - I cannot get a diagnosis. - Condition | Our Health
Benign Essential Tremor is basically a disorder of the nervous system in which a patient experiences rhythmic shaking and it can affect any part of your body. In this sort of disorder the shaking usually occurs in the hands therefore it is known as the tremor of hands. It gets very difficult to perform even the easiest routine tasks like drinking water, eating, driving, writing, shaving or other activities that involve major participation of your hands. It is not a very hazardous medical condition but it does get worse with time therefore needs immediate medical supervision so that the disaster can be avoided.. Reply Follow This Thread Stop Following This Thread Flag this Discussion ...
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Meiges syndrome - WikipediaMeiges syndrome - Wikipedia
Meiges syndrome is a type of dystonia. It is also known as Brueghels syndrome and oral facial dystonia. It is actually a combination of two forms of dystonia, blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia (OMD). When OMD is combined with blepharospasm, it may be referred to as Meiges Syndrome named after Henri Meige, the French neurologist who first described the symptoms in detail in 1910. The symptoms usually begin between the ages of 30 and 70 years old and appear to be more common in women than in men (2:1 ratio). The combination of upper and lower dystonia is sometimes called cranial-cervical dystonia. The incidence is about one case in 20,000 people. Oromandibular Symptoms difficulty opening the mouth (trismus) clenching or grinding of the teeth (bruxism) spasms of jaw opening sideways deviation or protrusion of the jaw lip tightening and pursing drawing back (retraction) of the corners of the mouth deviation or protrusion of the tongue. jaw pain difficulties eating and drinking difficulties ...
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Botox for Eyelids - Eye Care Associates of Nevada - Can Help with Uncontrollable Blinking - Reno, Sparks, ElkoBotox for Eyelids - Eye Care Associates of Nevada - Can Help with Uncontrollable Blinking - Reno, Sparks, Elko
Botox® Cosmetic is a popular, effective, non-surgical treatment which works by temporarily paralyzing the treated muscles, preventing them from contracting. While Botox has been safely used for more than 15 years for the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, many people dont know that it can also be used to treat many other conditions such as excessive perspiration, & uncontrollable muscle spasms.. Blepharospasm (uncontrollable blinking) is a localized movement disorder which causes the eyelid muscles to abnormally contract. This can cause problems for sufferers ability to perform everyday activites, due to the fact that the vision is constantly being impaired by the eyelids. In severe cases, blepharospasm can progress to the inability to keep the eyelids open, and eventually to functional blindness. Botox® is an effective treatment. With a treatment plan of Botox® injections, the signals that cause the eyelid muscles to contract is blocked, therefore inhibiting the uncontrollable ...
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MSAC - 1379 - IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN), injection of, for blepharospasm, cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) and post...MSAC - 1379 - IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN), injection of, for blepharospasm, cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) and post...
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Evidence-based review and assessment of botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders. | Foundation Dystonia...Evidence-based review and assessment of botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders. | Foundation Dystonia...
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) can be injected to achieve therapeutic benefit across a large range of clinical conditions. To assess the efficacy and safety of BoNT injections for the treatment of certain movement disorders, including blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, oromandibular dystonia, cervical dystonia, focal limb dystonias, laryngeal dystonia, tics, and essential tremor, an expert panel reviewed evidence from the published literature.
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Mahesh Padmanaban MD | Department of Neurology | The University of ChicagoMahesh Padmanaban MD | Department of Neurology | The University of Chicago
Dr. Mahesh Padmanabans primary clinical interest is in movement disorders, which includes tremor, dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, tics and Tourettes syndrome, chorea and Huntingtons disease, Parkinsons disease (PD), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and cortical basal ganglionic degeneration (CBGD). His treatment methods include the use of medications, botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery when applicable for the treatment of these neurological conditions.. ...
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Department of Neurology, Zhengzhou, China DOI : 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN .4524-11.1 AIM: Aim: To confirm and compare the therapeutic efficacies and adverse effects of Chinese botulinum toxin type A (CBTX-A, Lanzhou Biological Products Institute, China) and current Botox (Allergan Inc., CA, USA) in the treatment of blepharospasm (BS) and hemifacial spasm (HFS).. MATERIAL and METHODS: We performed an open, prospective, comparative trial comparing CBTX-A and Botox for the treatment of BS and HFS in 273 patients since 2006. 107 patients were treated with current Botox and166 with CBTX-A, with the age, disease durations and severity of spasm matched. The patients enrolled were followed up for 6 months.. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in the clinical effects of the two preparations, including the onset of response, peaked effect time and duration of effects (p>0.05). The Cohen scores showed a significant reduction after BTX-A ...
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Should I Be Concerned When My Eyelid Twitches?Should I Be Concerned When My Eyelid Twitches?
Blepharospasm is usually a progressive condition that can eventually lead to spasms in other muscles in the face, blurred vision and light sensitivity. The condition is sometimes treated with medication or Botox (botulinum toxin) to temporarily reduce the spasms and in severe cases, surgery may be performed to remove some of the muscles that are affected. On very rare occasions eye twitching can be a symptom of a more serious disorder affecting the brain or nervous system, however, usually it will be accompanied by other symptoms. Examples of such conditions include: glaucoma, hemifacial spasms, Parkinsons disease, Bells palsy, multiple sclerosis, dystonia, and Tourettes. A corneal scratch or abrasion can also be a cause of the eyelid muscle spasm. If you experience any of the following symptoms along with your eye twitching, see your doctor as soon as possible: ...
https://www.clearvuevision.com/2018/03/12/eyelid-twitches-2018/
british neurotoxin network - Infodystoniabritish neurotoxin network - Infodystonia
Last Saturday I attended the Kent Dystonia society group meeting in Maidstone. As the attendees had different types of focal dystonia, I chose to speak about living with dystonia in general, and how dystonia is a source of disability, distress, anxiety and despair and what can be done to help.. 1-Dystonia is source of disability, related to the fact that the dystonic spasms are brought up by action and interfere with daily life activities. As soon as the patient with blepharospasm tries to watch TV or drives, his eyes close; the patient with jaw spasms has major difficulties chewing; the patients with neck dystonia, difficulties when walking, and looking in front of him; the patients with writers cramp when writing and the spasmodic dysphonia when speaking.. 2-Dystonia is source of distress as the diagnosis of dystonia is often delayed.. The awareness of doctors is low for dystonia as it is a rare condition, but it is not the only reason to explain the difficulty for the diagnosis. The ...
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Botulinum Toxin A, more commonly known as Botox, was first approved in 1989 for therapeutic use in blepharospasm (abnormal contraction or twitch of the eyelid) and strabismus (crossed eyes). Using a very fine needle, Botox is injected in small doses on the muscles. Botox can also be used to reduce perspiration at the injected area by inhibiting the release of the neurotransmitter responsible for stimulating the sweat glands. This treatment is suitable for people with excessive sweating on the palms and underarms.. ...
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What should I do if I think I have dystonia? | Bachmann Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation, Inc.What should I do if I think I have dystonia? | Bachmann Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
If you think you may have dystonia and it has not yet been diagnosed, you should see your doctor and ask to be referred to a neurologist specialized in movement disorders. If you are diagnosed with blepharospasm, you may be treated by an ophthalmologist. If you have laryngeal dystonia, you may see an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. During your consultation with the appropriate specialist, you will undergo an examination and you will also be asked many questions to establish if there is any family history of neurological problems including dystonia.
http://dystonia-parkinson.org/content/what-should-i-do-if-i-think-i-have-dystonia
Photophobia cures? - Eye Care - MedHelpPhotophobia cures? - Eye Care - MedHelp
I have photophobia and blepharospasm. Recently I read an article how migraine glasses with FL41 tints can help relieve these and therefore migraines - ...has anyone tried them out? This discussion is...
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Dystonia | Houston MethodistDystonia | Houston Methodist
We offer treatments that help lessen your symptoms of various types of dystonia, from blepharospasm to cervical dystonia. Learn more at Houston Methodist.
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BOTOX - Neurology AdvisorBOTOX - Neurology Advisor
Should be administered and managed by experienced physicians. Max cumulative dose: 400 Units in a 3-month interval. Individualize. Upper limb spasticity: usual range: 75-400 Units divided among selected muscles (see full labeling) per treatment session; max 50 Units/site. Lower limb spasticity: 300-400 Units divided among 5 muscles; max 50 Units/site. May repeat treatment after effect of the previous injection diminishes, but no sooner than 12 weeks. Cervical dystonia: treatment-naive: use lower initial dose; adjust subsequent doses based on response; max 50 Units/site. Blepharospasm: initially 1.25-2.5 Units into each of 3 sites per affected eye. May repeat treatment after 3 months if insufficient response. Max cumulative dose: 200 Units per 30-day period. Strabismus: use electromyographic technique; initially 1.25-2.5 Units or 2.5-5 Units in any one muscle (see full labeling). Max 25 Units/muscle as a single injection. Premedicate with local anesthetic or ocular decongestant prior to inj: see ...
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Update on Parkinsons Disease - American Family PhysicianUpdate on Parkinsons Disease - American Family Physician
Parkinsons disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. The hallmark physical signs are tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia. Idiopathic Parkinsons disease is caused by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and nigrostriatal pathway of the midbrain. Secondary parkinsonism may be caused by certain drugs (e.g., metoclopramide and haloperidol) or by cerebrovascular disease (e.g., multiple lacunar strokes). The disease can usually be diagnosed based on the history and physical findings. Dopamine replacement is still considered the most efficacious treatment for Parkinsons disease, but dopamine agonists, formerly prescribed only as adjunctive therapy, are emerging as useful initial therapy. Other pharmacologic treatments include drugs that inhibit dopamine-metabolizing enzymes (monoamine oxidase-B and catechol O-methyltransferase). Injections of botulinum toxin can be helpful in patients with associated dystonia or blepharospasm. Surgery may be
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A Cell-based Assay for Botulinum Neurotoxin Detection and Development | SBIR.govA Cell-based Assay for Botulinum Neurotoxin Detection and Development | SBIR.gov
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) are the most toxic substances known to humans causing respiratory failure upon poisoning. BoNTs lethality and ease of production has led to a category A bioterrorism agent designation for BoNT by the Department of Defense (DoD). Developing effective, post-exposure antagonists to BoNT is a top priority of the DoD. Despite their lethality, BoNTs have cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications and are currently FDA-approved for the treatment of glabellar lines (wrinkles), cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, cranial nerve VII disorders, and cosmoses. BoNT provides relief of muscle tension by silencing neurons that cause muscle contraction. For many disorders, BoNT-based treatments provide significant and long lasting reductions in pain. BoNTs exquisite specificity for neurons and long time of action make it a lead candidate for the treatment of neurological and muscle disorders where conventional treatments have failed. Development of ...
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ADHD is not simply due to a shortage in dopamine | MindwiseADHD is not simply due to a shortage in dopamine | Mindwise
Another interesting way to formally test the hypodopaminergic state hypothesis of ADHD is by examining the frequency of spontaneous eye blinks. Early work in non-human primates demonstrated that dopamine-stimulating medications produce increases in blink rate whereas dopamine-inhibiting medications produce decreases in blink rate (see Groen et al., 2015). Further, patients with PD have two times lower blink rates than healthy individuals (Deuschl & Goddemeier, 1998). Sometimes they even suffer from medical eye problems because their eyes are no longer sufficiently protected from dehydration and filth.Spontaneous blink rate can thus be regarded as a reliable marker of the integrity of the dopamine system in the brain. We recently examined spontaneous eye blink rates in children with ADHD (Groen et al., 2015) and in contrast to the hypodopaminergic state hypothesis we found no reductions; neither did previous studies. Therefore, if it exists, the hypodopaminergic state in ADHD thus is much less ...
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A 6-year-old thoroughbred gelding was presented with a history of blepharospasm and opacity in the OS of 1 weeks duration. Ophthalmic examination findings were consistent with acute uveitis in the OS, and traditional treatment was initiated with systemic antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, topical mydriatics, and corticosteroids. During the total treatment period of 4 weeks response to treatment was weak and the horse developed further problems such as cellulitis of the right hind limb with fever and eventually weight loss and dependent edema. Blood work was indicative of liver disease. Abdominal sonography revealed severe splenomegaly and slight hepatomegaly, and a liver biopsy confirmed malignant T-cell lymphoma. The horse was euthanized due to deteriorating general condition and subsequently underwent postmortem examination. Necropsy and histologic examination revealed a multicentric lymphoma with involvement of spleen, mesenteric lymph nodes, and OU. The findings in this case ...
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Helpful, trusted answers from doctors: Dr. Slaughter on eyelash problem: It can get better with time, but in many people blepharospasm must be treated for a lifetime.
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Eye Blink Rate and Eyelid Twitches Can Measure Stress in Horses | EquiMed - Horse Health MattersEye Blink Rate and Eyelid Twitches Can Measure Stress in Horses | EquiMed - Horse Health Matters
Eye blink rate, as well as eyelid twitches, have been used as an indicator of stress in humans but has not been examined in horses until now.
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Blepharospasm Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2018Blepharospasm Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2018
Home / Pharmaceuticals / Ophthalmology / Blepharospasm Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2018. Blepharospasm Global Clinical ... Blepharospasm Therapeutics, G7 Countries, Clinical Trials by Trial Status, 2018* 17. Proportion of Blepharospasm to ... Blepharospasm Therapeutics, Global, Clinical Trials by Phase, 2018* 22. Blepharospasm Therapeutics, Global, Clinical Trials In ... Blepharospasm Therapeutics Clinical Trials, Global, by End Point Status, 2018* 26. Blepharospasm Therapeutics Clinical Trials, ...
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Blepharospasm: a review of 264 patients. | Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & PsychiatryBlepharospasm: a review of 264 patients. | Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
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Benign Essential BlepharospasmBenign Essential Blepharospasm
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Newcastle Hospitals - Botulinum Toxin Injections for Blepharospasm and Hemifacial SpasmNewcastle Hospitals - Botulinum Toxin Injections for Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm
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Treatment Of Benign Essential Blepharospasm And Hemifacial Spasm With Lacosamide | 19474Treatment Of Benign Essential Blepharospasm And Hemifacial Spasm With Lacosamide | 19474
We present a series of six patients with benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm treated with the anticonvulsant, ... Background: Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a syndrome characterized by excessive or continuous bilateral eyelid ... Objective:We present a series of six patients with benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm treated with the ... Treatment of benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm with lacosamide. 3rd International Conference and Exhibition ...
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Writing, reading, and speaking in blepharospasm | Springer for Research & DevelopmentWriting, reading, and speaking in blepharospasm | Springer for Research & Development
... muscle spasms and on the blink rate in patients with blepharospasm (BSP). Patients with... ... Blepharospasm Verbal language task Writing Reading Speaking Blink rate This is a preview of subscription content, log in to ... Defazio G, Hallett M, Jinnah HA, Conte A, Berardelli A (2017) Blepharospasm 40 years later. Mov Disord 32:498-509CrossRefGoogle ... Bentivoglio AR, Daniele A, Albanese A, Tonali PA, Fasano A (2006) Analysis of blink rate in patients with blepharospasm. Mov ...
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Acute angle-closure glaucoma following botulinum toxin injection for blepharospasm. | British Journal of OphthalmologyAcute angle-closure glaucoma following botulinum toxin injection for blepharospasm. | British Journal of Ophthalmology
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Botox injections for Blepharospasm and Hemifacial spasm - East Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustBotox injections for Blepharospasm and Hemifacial spasm - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Changes in corneal aesthesiometry and the sub-basal nerve plexus in benign essential blepharospasm | British Journal of...Changes in corneal aesthesiometry and the sub-basal nerve plexus in benign essential blepharospasm | British Journal of...
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DystoniaBenign Essential Blepharospasm ResearchSpasmEyelidsBotoxAbnormalCause blepharospasmCases of blepharospasmStrabismusBasal gangliaPeople with benign essential blePatients with primary blepharospasmESSENTIALCommon causes of BlepharospasmPtosisFacialMusclesNeurologicalDiseasesTreatment2017Onset of blepharospasmSymptoms of blepharospasmDiagnosis of blepharospasmDevelopment of blepharospasmMovement disorderContractionsTwitchingCornealBotulinum toxin injectionPrimaryTongue protrusionEpiphoraSecondaryPhotophobiaOccursTreatments
Dystonia35
  • In more than half of all people with benign essential blepharospasm, the symptoms of dystonia spread beyond the eyes to affect other facial muscles and muscles in other areas of the body. (medlineplus.gov)
  • When people with benign essential blepharospasm also experience involuntary muscle spasms affecting the tongue and jaw (oromandibular dystonia), the combination of signs and symptoms is known as Meige syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Researchers suspect that benign essential blepharospasm and similar forms of dystonia are associated with malfunction of the basal ganglia, which are structures deep within the brain that help start and control movement. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Most cases of benign essential blepharospasm are sporadic, which means that the condition occurs in people with no history of this disorder or other forms of dystonia in their family. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a focal dystonia-a neurological movement disorder involving involuntary and sustained contractions of the muscles around the eyes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Blepharospasm is a focal cranial dystonia characterized by increased blinking and involuntary eyelid closure. (medscape.com)
  • Fahn S. Blepharospasm: A focal dystonia. (medscape.com)
  • Jankovic J. Etiology and differential diagnosis of blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. (medscape.com)
  • Clinical features, differential diagnosis, and pathogenesis of blepharospasm and cranial-cervical dystonia. (medscape.com)
  • This study will examine the role of certain areas of the brain in blepharospasm , a type of dystonia (abnormality of movement and muscle tone) that causes unwanted or uncontrollable blinking or closing of the eyelids. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • The study will compare brain activity in healthy volunteers and in people with blepharospasm to find differences in the brain that may lead to better treatments for dystonia. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • 20 patients with blepharospasm, 20 patients with focal hand dystonia, 20 patients with DYT-1 Primary generalized dystonia and 60 healthy volunteers age and sex matched. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Although dystonia is clearly different from Parkinson's disease, carbidopa/levodopa and other dopamine agonist drugs are sometimes administered to patients with focal dystonia, including blepharospasm. (blepharospasm.org)
  • Blepharospasm is a form of facial dystonia. (esht.nhs.uk)
  • Background: We report the interim results from XCiDaBLE: A large prospective, observational 'naturalistic' study evaluating Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA) for cervical dystonia or blepharospasm in the United States. (columbia.edu)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm is different from the temporary twitching of eyelids as it is more of a neurological disorder or dystonia . (epainassist.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm is a type of dystonia that causes involuntary spasms and contractions of muscles of eyelids. (epainassist.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm may also occur as a secondary disease to diseases like corneal abrasion , oral-facial-digital syndrome type 3, CS gas exposure, Salzmann's nodular degeneration of cornea , chloroacetophenone, Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome, recurrent corneal erosion, congenital glaucoma and idiopathic orofacial dystonia. (epainassist.com)
  • In 1907, Meige described a similar patient with dystonia which is now termed Meige syndrome (combination of blepharospasm and involuntary jaw and mouth spasms). (hontos.gr)
  • Read inspiring stories of people with dystonia and blepharospasm who have improved the quality of their life and found hope! (myblepharospasmsolution.com)
  • Botox has been recognized by the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the National Institutes of Health as a safe treatment for blepharospasm from dystonia. (eyelitz.com)
  • Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia characterized by increased blinking and involuntary closing of the eyes. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Blepharospasm may be referred to as a "cranial dystonia. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Terms used to describe blepharospasm include: eye dystonia, cranial dystonia, adult onset focal dystonia. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • When blepharospasm occurs with dystonia in the face, the term Meige's syndrome may be used. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Blepharospasm can occur with dystonia affecting the mouth and/or jaw (oromandibular dystonia). (dystoniacanada.org)
  • When blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia occur together, the condition may be referred to as Meige's syndrome. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Some people with blepharospasm have family members with dystonia affecting different body areas. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • However, safety and effectiveness have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age for upper limb spasticity and lower limb spasticity (except spasms caused by cerebral palsy), in children younger than 12 years of age for blepharospasm or strabismus, in children younger than 16 years of age for cervical dystonia, or in children younger than 18 years of age for chronic migraine, hyperhidrosis, or overactive bladder. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Use: Treatment of blepharospasm associated with dystonia, including benign essential blepharospasm or VII nerve disorders. (drugs.com)
  • Abstract: Funds are available for support of research directly related to blepharospasm or Meige's Syndrome, both forms of cranial dystonia. (blogspot.com)
  • Diffusion tensor imaging in blepharospasm and blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia. (foundationdystoniaresearch.org)
  • Blepharospasm (BSP) is a sub-phenotype of focal dystonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Treatment of blepharospasm or strabismus associated with dystonia in adults (patients 12 years of age and above). (cdc.gov)
  • When diagnosing HFS, it is first necessary to exclude other facial movement disorders, such as blepharospasm (eyelid twitches), facial myokimia (shivering), oromandibular dystonia (contractions of the mouth, jaw and tongue muscles), facial tics, and post Bell's palsy synkinesis (quivering). (bumrungrad.com)
Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research4
  • Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc. (rarediseases.org)
  • Home / For Patients and Families / Find a Patient Organization / Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc. (rarediseases.org)
  • The Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF) is a 501 (c)(3) national, voluntary health organization that was formed to promote research into the cause, treatment, and potential cure of benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) and other disorders of the facial musculature. (rarediseases.org)
  • Sponsor: Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc. (blogspot.com)
Spasm27
  • Little progress was made in the diagnosis or treatment of blepharospasm until the early 20th century, when Henry Meige (pronounced "mehzh"), a French neurologist, described a patient with eyelid and midface spasms, spasm facial median, a disorder now known as Meige syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Hall TA, McGwin G, Searcey K. Benign essential blepharospasm: risk factors with reference to hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
  • Munhoz RP, Teive HA, Della Coletta MV. Frequency of obsessive and compulsive symptoms in patients with blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
  • Blepharospasm is an episodic, involuntary spasm or contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle (the circular muscle around the eye), which produces uncontrolled blinking and squeezing of the eyelids. (uclahealth.org)
  • Botulinum toxin is therefore used to treat conditions such as blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm in which small groups of muscles go into spasm. (newcastle-hospitals.org.uk)
  • More than three quarters of patients with blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm will benefit from Botulinum Toxin injections. (newcastle-hospitals.org.uk)
  • Objective:We present a series of six patients with benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm treated with the anticonvulsant, lacosamide. (omicsonline.org)
  • Background: Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a syndrome characterized by excessive or continuous bilateral eyelid closure due to spasm of the orbicularis oculi and adjacent muscles. (omicsonline.org)
  • Two hundred thirty-two patients in three diagnostic groups--essential blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and Meige's syndrome--were treated with botulinum A toxin. (semanticscholar.org)
  • Blepharospasm is an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids and is usually a life-long condition. (hontos.gr)
  • Essential blepharospasm is an idiopathic disorder characterized by involuntary spasm of the eyelids and sometimes other facial muscles. (ohsu.edu)
  • Blepharospasm is an abnormal tic, spasm, or twitch of the eyelid. (blogspot.gr)
  • Blepharospasm is characterised by abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. (theeyepractice.com.au)
  • Blepharospasm is a neurological condition where the eyelid muscles contract and spasm involuntarily. (precisionhealth.com.au)
  • OnabotulinumtoxinA is used to treat certain eye conditions, such as blepharospasm (a condition where the eyelid will not stay open because of a muscle spasm) or strabismus (a condition where the eyes do not line up properly). (mayoclinic.org)
  • Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a condition in which the eyelids spasm or blink abnormally. (lyfboat.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm (eyelid spasm) is a rare condition that causes increased blinking, involuntary spasms of the muscles surrounding the eyes, and an intermittent inability to open the eyes. (hudsonfaceandeye.com)
  • Dry eyes, in particular, may be the cause of eyelid spasm or can aggravate coexisting essential blepharospasm. (calvv.com)
  • IMSEAR at SEARO: Botulinum toxin treatment of hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm: objective response evaluation. (who.int)
  • Twenty seven patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and sixteen patients with blepharospasm (BS) having mean Jankovic disability rating scale score of 2.56+0.58 SD and 2.81+0.54 SD, respectively, were treated with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections. (who.int)
  • Botulinum Toxin Injections ( Botox, Dysport, Neuronox as brand names) have been used to induce localized, partial paralysis of the eyelid closing muscle (orbicularis oculi), in both blepharospasm & hemifacial spasm . (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm & the eyelid component of hemifacial spasm is treated with five injections, each consisting of 5 unit doses of Botox, injected subcutaneously at the medial and lateral aspect of each eyelid and at the lateral canthus. (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
  • The price of botox injections depends on the number of units of Botox injected , which in turn depends on the intensity of the blepharospasm / hemifacial spasm (severity of disease). (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
  • Hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm are uncommon, chronic and disabling medical conditions. (umiamihealth.org)
  • If you have hemifacial spasm or blepharospasm, you may be a candidate to receive Botox (botulinum toxin) injections to help manage your condition. (umiamihealth.org)
  • Blepharospasm is a specific type of muscle spasm that involves the eyelids. (skinvitality.ca)
  • Blepharospasm and muscle spasm sufferers often prefer BOTOX® injections to alternatives treatment methods due to its high degree of effectiveness and almost immediate results. (skinvitality.ca)
Eyelids11
  • A recent Cochrane systematic review showed that a single treatment session (where both eyelids were injected with BtA multiple times) alleviated the symptoms of blepharospasm, disability, and number of involuntary movements. (wikipedia.org)
  • We report a case of acute angle-closure glaucoma which occurred shortly after a series of injections of botulinum toxin round the eyelids for blepharospasm. (bmj.com)
  • Blepharospasm is defined as the spasmodic winking of the eyelids due to contraction of the muscle encircling the orbit. (spokaneeye.com)
  • Benign Essential Blepharospasm is a disorder associated with atypical spasms or blinking of the eyelids. (epainassist.com)
  • Before the development of sustained closure of the eyelids, about one third of blepharospasm patients report increased frequency of blinking, commonly associated with a feeling of irritation in the eyes and light sensitivity (photophobia). (hontos.gr)
  • Blepharospasm is an involuntary twitching or contraction of the eyelids. (theeyepractice.com.au)
  • In the United States and Canada, the injection of Oculinum (botulinum toxin, or Botox) into the muscles of the eyelids is an approved treatment for blepharospasm. (pvfla.org)
  • As blepharospasm progresses, these spasms may get stonger, and the eyelids remain closed for long periods of time. (precisionhealth.com.au)
  • Essential blepharospasm typically begins when the patient notices an increase in blinking or squinting with a progression towards repetitive forceful closure and difficulty in opening the eyelids. (plastic-surgery-miami.com)
  • The onset of essential blepharospasm usually is heralded by an increase in blinking or squinting with progression toward repetitive forceful closure and difficulty opening the eyelids. (calvv.com)
  • Blepharospasm is an ocular condition wherein there is abnormal contraction or twitching of the eyelids . (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
Botox9
  • Indicated for blepharospasm in adults previously treated with onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox). (medscape.com)
  • Blepharospasm Australia Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of Merz Australia Pty Ltd, makers of Xeomin and Allergan Australia Pty Ltd, makers of Botox. (beb.org.au)
  • There are several treatment options available to reduce the severity of blepharospasm including oral medications and botulinum toxin (BOTOX). (theeyepractice.com.au)
  • Botox is an effective and safe ongoing treatment for the relief of symptoms related to blepharospasm. (eyelitz.com)
  • Botox injections are the initial treatment for blepharospasm, and this treatment is covered by insurance, since it is a functional issue. (doctorparpados.com)
  • I knew very few of the members and not very much about Benign Essential Blepharospasm except that I had had it for a couple of years and had Botox Injections every 10 or so weeks. (beb.org.au)
  • The only thing is you must choose a doctor who has enough experience in using Botox around the eyelid area (best doctor for blepharospasm) . (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
  • How Does BOTOX® Help with Muscle Spasms and Blepharospasm? (skinvitality.ca)
  • Patients that attempt to treat blepharospasm without the use of BOTOX® usually experience only short-term results that fail to properly resolve the condition. (skinvitality.ca)
Abnormal5
  • Blepharospasm is any abnormal contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle. (wikipedia.org)
  • Blepharospasm may also come from abnormal functioning of the brain's basal ganglia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treats excessive, abnormal contractions associated with blepharospasm. (medscape.com)
  • Aim To explore the hypothesis that the afferent arm of the blink reflex is abnormal in blepharospasm by assessing a range of measures of corneal sensory function. (bmj.com)
  • Blepharospasm is associated with an abnormal function of the basal ganglion from an unknown cause. (pvfla.org)
Cause blepharospasm2
  • Multiple sclerosis can cause blepharospasm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease have also been known to cause blepharospasm. (blogspot.gr)
Cases of blepharospasm4
  • however, the causes of many cases of blepharospasm remain unknown. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is estimated that there are at least 50,000 cases of blepharospasm in the United States, with up to 2000 new cases diagnosed annually. (medscape.com)
  • Severe cases of blepharospasm can cost a sufferer their eyesight due to muscle contractions keeping the eyelid closed (even though the eye itself remains healthy). (skinvitality.ca)
  • By adhering to a regular schedule of injections most cases of blepharospasm or other muscle spasms can be treated to a high enough degree that a patient is able to resume their normal life, free of the affliction's effects. (skinvitality.ca)
Strabismus2
  • In the early 1980's, Scott described botulinum-A toxin treatment for strabismus and soon after began using it in blepharospasm. (hontos.gr)
  • Initially approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989 for the treatment of strabismus and blepharospasm, the neurotoxin's utility in the realm of ophthalmology and oculofacial plastic surgery has expanded to include both functional and cosmetic indications. (medscape.com)
Basal ganglia3
  • Blepharospasms can be caused by concussions in some rare cases, when a blow to the back of the head damages the basal ganglia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The neurons present in the basal ganglia may deviate from the regular biochemical pathway and induce benign essential blepharospasm. (epainassist.com)
  • The pathophysiology behind benign essential blepharospasm is believed to be the improper functioning of the mid brain, brain stem and basal ganglia, rather than just the basal ganglia. (epainassist.com)
People with benign essential ble1
  • Some research has suggested that the polymorphism, a short repeated segment of DNA known as allele 2, occurs more often in people with benign essential blepharospasm than in people without the disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
Patients with primary blepharospasm1
  • METHODS: First-degree relatives of 122 patients with primary blepharospasm were examined with a validated 2-step diagnostic procedure, including a screening questionnaire and examination of some relatives. (uniba.it)
ESSENTIAL60
  • Benign essential blepharospasm is different from the common, temporary eyelid twitching that can be caused by fatigue, stress, or caffeine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The signs and symptoms of benign essential blepharospasm usually appear in mid- to late adulthood and gradually worsen. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm affects an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The causes of benign essential blepharospasm are unknown, although the disorder likely results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Although genetic factors are almost certainly involved in benign essential blepharospasm, no genes have been clearly associated with the condition. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Several studies have looked at the relationship between common variations (polymorphisms) in the DRD5 and TOR1A genes and the risk of developing benign essential blepharospasm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Less commonly, benign essential blepharospasm has been found to run in families. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is of two types: essential and reflex blepharospasm. (wikipedia.org)
  • At one end of the clinical spectrum, essential blepharospasm is manifested by simple increased blink rate and intermittent eyelid spasms, while at the other end of the spectrum, blepharospasm is a disabling condition with ocular pain and functional blindness. (medscape.com)
  • Botulinum toxin A is a safe, long-term treatment for patients with benign essential blepharospasm, but sustained treatment efficacy may require higher doses in later stages of the disease. (medscape.com)
  • A novel mechanism for benign essential blepharospasm. (medscape.com)
  • Decreased dopamine D(2) receptor binding in essential blepharospasm. (medscape.com)
  • Changes in corneal aesthesiometry and the sub-basal nerve plexus in benign essential blepharospasm. (medscape.com)
  • Hall TA, McGwin G, Searcey K. Health-related quality of life and psychosocial characteristics of patients with benign essential blepharospasm. (medscape.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and spasms of the eyelid muscles. (nih.gov)
  • Neither Grey nor Rose tint works as well for Benign Essential Blepharospasm as an FL-41 Rose Tint. (axonoptics.com)
  • It's got a long title:FL-41 Tint Improves Blink Frequency, Light Sensitivity, and Functional Limitations in Patients with Benign Essential Blepharospasm. (axonoptics.com)
  • What is Benign Essential Blepharospasm & How is it Treated? (epainassist.com)
  • When tonic blinking increases in frequency it leads to several disorders, among which one is benign essential blepharospasm. (epainassist.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm incidence rate can go up to 2000 each year with a prevalence of around 5 in 100,000 individuals. (epainassist.com)
  • The outlook for individuals ailing from benign essential blepharospasm is not great, owing to the progressive nature of the condition. (epainassist.com)
  • The exact reason behind benign essential blepharospasm still remains a mystery, but there are definitely some speculations around it. (epainassist.com)
  • In case of benign essential blepharospasm, these reflexes may return and affect the individuals without hampering the intellectual functions. (epainassist.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm could be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, but the instances are quite rare to support it. (epainassist.com)
  • Presence of benign essential blepharospasm cases within the family. (epainassist.com)
  • The characteristic symptoms of benign essential blepharospasm help in the diagnosis. (epainassist.com)
  • Also, benign essential blepharospasm can be diagnosed using the Blepharospasm Disability Index, which checks for the extent of impaired function due to benign essential blepharospasm. (epainassist.com)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm begins gradually with increased frequency of eye blinking often associated with eye irritation. (wikimd.org)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm occurs in both men and women, although it is especially common in middle-aged and elderly women. (wikimd.org)
  • It is sometimes referred to as Benign Essential Blepharospasm. (blogspot.gr)
  • Several studies have examined a possible relationship between a common variation (polymorphism) in the DRD5 gene and benign essential blepharospasm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, other studies have found no connection between this polymorphism and benign essential blepharospasm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Akhtar , Essential blepharospasm, Pak. (who.int)
  • The Benign Essential Blepharospasm Canadian Research Foundation (BEBCRF) has amassed a large body of information on the symptoms and treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm from expert medical professionals. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Botulinum toxin injections, pharmacotherapy, surgical intervention, patient education and membership in various support groups, constitute the best conventional treatments for a patient with benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). (beb.org.au)
  • The cost of a Benign Essential Blepharospasm depends on a number of factors and it is important to understand the reasons for wide range of costs in the market, and consult experts to help you avoid surprise elements. (lyfboat.com)
  • Your overall health is one factor that can affect the final cost of your Benign Essential Blepharospasm. (lyfboat.com)
  • A general health examination will be carried out during the consultation period to assess the level of risk involved if the surgery for Benign Essential Blepharospasm goes ahead. (lyfboat.com)
  • Underlying conditions could result in the cost of Benign Essential Blepharospasm being higher. (lyfboat.com)
  • The experience and reputation of the hospital and surgeon is another factor that can increase or decrease Benign Essential Blepharospasm prices. (lyfboat.com)
  • Benign Essential Blepharospasm surgeons with particularly good reputations and decades of experience are likely to demand a higher price. (lyfboat.com)
  • Savings on Benign Essential Blepharospasm can be found with surgeons who are highly-skilled but still developing their reputation. (lyfboat.com)
  • The possible expense of aftercare and rehabilitation for surgery will not usually be covered by the initial Benign Essential Blepharospasm cost estimate given by the hospital. (lyfboat.com)
  • Benign Essential Blepharospasm Hospitals Patients can find significant cost savings and shorter waiting times without compromising on quality by traveling from their home country for a major procedure like a Benign Essential Blepharospasm. (lyfboat.com)
  • One of the first things to consider when searching for a hospital for Benign Essential Blepharospasm is the experience and profile of the surgeon. (lyfboat.com)
  • The patient needs to build a good relationship with the surgeon as the recovery period and specific details of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm vary depending on his or her condition. (lyfboat.com)
  • It is not always possible to meet face-to-face with the surgeon before traveling for Benign Essential Blepharospasm abroad. (lyfboat.com)
  • Many hospitals have started offering services designed for Benign Essential Blepharospasm to make the process smoother for international patients. (lyfboat.com)
  • These hospitals help take care of logistics so that the patient can focus on recovery after Benign Essential Blepharospasm. (lyfboat.com)
  • The accreditations and certifications of a hospital can help Benign Essential Blepharospasm patients make a judgement about their level of safety and quality. (lyfboat.com)
  • Lyfboat - a trusted Medical Advisory & Discount Platform, enables patients to find quality Benign Essential Blepharospasm at affordable costs! (lyfboat.com)
  • Conclusion: Botulinum toxin is a useful remedy for Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) although the effects are short term and repeated applications are required which is quite costly for the patient. (thefreedictionary.com)
  • Essential blepharospasm is a debilitating disorder of progressive involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. (plastic-surgery-miami.com)
  • A Resting State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Patients With Benign Essential Blepharospasm. (foundationdystoniaresearch.org)
  • Although the cause of essential blepharospasm is incompletely understood, it is thought to be a result of "miscommunication" in the area(s) of the brain responsible for control of the involved muscles. (calvv.com)
  • Research proposals must relate specifically to benign essential blepharospasm and Meige to include new treatments, pathophysiology and genetics, photophobia, and dry eye. (blogspot.com)
  • Differences Between Facial Skin Temperature of the Paralyzed Side and Those of the Normal side in Essential Blepharospasm patients. (koreascience.or.kr)
  • The aim of this study is to provide evidence of differences between facial skin temperaure of the paralyzed side and normal side in Essential Blepharospasm patients. (koreascience.or.kr)
  • Methods The author studied 13 patients with Essential Blepharospasm. (koreascience.or.kr)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm: The exact causes of this form of eyelid twitching remain unknown, although stress, fatigue and certain irritants are believed to aggravate this condition. (bumrungrad.com)
Common causes of Blepharospasm1
  • Corneal ulcers (or scratches) are one of the most common causes of blepharospasm in dogs. (sitstay.com)
Ptosis2
  • Morrison DA, Mellington FB, Hamada S. Schwartz-Jampel syndrome: surgical management of the myotonia-induced blepharospasm and acquired ptosis after failure with botulinum toxin A injections. (medscape.com)
  • The most common eyelid problems referred to the Casey Oculofacial Plastic surgery group are eyelid malpositions such as ptosis, dermatochalasis (excess eyelid skin), ectropion, entropion, skin cancer, trauma, and blepharospasm. (ohsu.edu)
Facial1
  • To see the difference between facial tic and blepharospasm, click here . (dystoniacanada.org)
Muscles4
  • Blepharospasm in one eye is involuntary spasms or contractions of the eyelid muscles of one eye. (rightdiagnosis.com)
  • Blepharospasm affects the eye muscles and usually begins gradually with excessive blinking and/or eye irritation. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • One of the most effective treatments for blepharospasm is regular botulinum toxin injections to the affected muscles. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Canadian ophthalmologist Jean Carruthers used botulinum toxin to correct blepharospasm (twitching of the eye muscles) and realised that the temporarily paralysing effect of the toxin may be the key to her husband Alastair's quest for developing a treatment against frown lines. (thefreedictionary.com)
Neurological1
  • Diagnosis of blepharospasm is based on information from the affected individual and the physical and neurological examination. (dystoniacanada.org)
Diseases4
  • See detailed information below for a list of 7 causes of Blepharospasm in one eye , Symptom Checker , including diseases and drug side effect causes. (rightdiagnosis.com)
  • This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Blepharospasm in one eye. (rightdiagnosis.com)
  • Blepharospasm occurs with acute diseases of the eye, trauma to the eye, and sometimes with hysteria and traumatic neurosis. (thefreedictionary.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The new information from this large family-based study on primary blepharospasm strongly supports eye diseases and coffee as risk factors for blepharospasm. (uniba.it)
Treatment10
  • In most cases, blepharospasm symptoms last for a few days and then disappear without treatment, but in some cases the twitching is chronic and persistent, causing life-long challenges. (wikipedia.org)
  • Botulinum toxin is the most effective treatment for persistent blepharospasm. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Oral medications have not been adequately evaluated in clinical trials for safety and efficacy in blepharospasm, and are not frequently used as a primary treatment. (blepharospasm.org)
  • Long-term results and complications of botulinum A toxin in the treatment of blepharospasm. (semanticscholar.org)
  • Many patients with blepharospasm also develop eyelid malposition and come to Casey for treatment. (ohsu.edu)
  • You are helping blepharospasm sufferers to get diagnosed, to receive treatment and to live normal lives. (beb.org.au)
  • The Medical Treatment page has another menu that lists the doctors who treat Blepharospasm in each State - this list is not exhaustive and we welcome additions to the list. (beb.org.au)
  • To date, there is no successful cure for blepharospasm, although several treatment options can reduce its severity. (pvfla.org)
  • To see the information about the treatment - Myectomy Surgery of Blepharospasm, please click here . (dystoniacanada.org)
  • Botulinum A toxin injections as a treatment for blepharospasm. (koreascience.or.kr)
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  • Peterson DA, Sejnowski TJ (2017) A dynamic circuit hypothesis for the pathogenesis of blepharospasm. (springer.com)
  • I was 'Guest Author' (unaware to me at the time) to an article about Blepharospasm, entitled ' Like dry eyes… but not' this was published in the Australian Journal of Pharmacy on 27/07/2017 . (beb.org.au)
Onset of blepharospasm2
  • The mean age of onset of blepharospasm is 56 years, and two thirds of patients are age 60 years or older. (medscape.com)
  • The onset of blepharospasm is typically in the fifth to sixth decade and is more common in women than in men. (calvv.com)
Symptoms of blepharospasm2
  • Besides the tic, symptoms of blepharospasm are eye dryness, excessive blinking, twitching, sensitivity to the sun and bright lights. (blogspot.gr)
  • What are the symptoms of Blepharospasm? (pvfla.org)
Diagnosis of blepharospasm2
  • Electro diagnosis is an important tool in the diagnosis of blepharospasm. (hontos.gr)
  • At this time, there is no test to confirm diagnosis of blepharospasm, and, in most cases, assorted laboratory tests are normal. (dystoniacanada.org)
Development of blepharospasm3
  • Prolonged use of benzodiazepines can induce blepharospasm and is a known risk factor for the development of blepharospasm. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition to blepharospasm being a benzodiazepine withdrawal symptom, prolonged use of benzodiazepines can induce blepharospasm and is a known risk factor for the development of blepharospasm. (hontos.gr)
  • In rare cases, heredity may play a role in the development of blepharospasm. (pvfla.org)
Movement disorder2
  • I started my supplements 4 weeks ago and I truly believe in this therapy for my blepharospasm and movement disorder. (myblepharospasmsolution.com)
  • Blepharospasm is a movement disorder produced by various well documented causes. (thefreedictionary.com)
Contractions2
  • The muscle contractions are more rapid and transient than those of blepharospasm, and the condition is always confined to one side. (hontos.gr)
  • Blepharospasm is a localized form of involuntary muscle contractions. (bumrungrad.com)
Twitching4
  • Twitching eyelid is also known as blepharospasm. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Medindia provides you with the latest news and research breakthroughs on Eye Twitching - Blepharospasm. (medindia.net)
  • Blepharospasm is involuntary blinking or twitching of your eyelid. (familydoctor.org)
  • Secondary blepharospasm: This more persistent form of eyelid twitching is caused by conditions such as damage to the brain resulting from inflammation or damaged blood vessels, or it can also be caused by inherited conditions, particularly metabolic or neurodegenerative disorders. (bumrungrad.com)
Corneal4
  • [ 10 , 11 ] Fayers et al have found a decrease in corneal sensitivity in patients with blepharospasm, implying an impairment in cortical processing of sensory input, with a resultant loss of blink reflex inhibition. (medscape.com)
  • Methods In this prospective case-control study, 21 patients with blepharospasm and 21 age-matched and gender-matched controls completed the Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire and underwent the following assessments: tear osmolarity, Shirmer test, tear-film break up time, corneal and conjunctival vital staining, meibomian gland dysfunction, corneal aesthesiometry and confocal microscopy. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Blepharospasm is associated with reduced corneal aesthesiometry and a tendency towards a reduced number of nerves in the sub-basal plexus, implying an impairment in corticosensory processing, possibly a defect of the sensorimotor gating mechanism resulting in a loss of inhibition of the blink reflex. (bmj.com)
  • This is very similar to the kind of blepharospasm that dogs experience with eye swelling, irritation, and trauma such as corneal ulcerations. (sitstay.com)
Botulinum toxin injection1
  • Acute angle-closure glaucoma following botulinum toxin injection for blepharospasm. (bmj.com)
Primary5
  • Defazio G, Livrea P. Epidemiology of primary blepharospasm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Defazio G, Livrea P. Primary blepharospasm: diagnosis and management. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Etgen T, Muhlau M, Gaser C. Bilateral putaminal grey-matter increase in primary blepharospasm. (medscape.com)
  • Assessing the role of DRD5 and DYT1 in two different case-control series with primary blepharospasm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Environmental risk factors and clinical phenotype in familial and sporadic primary blepharospasm. (uniba.it)
Tongue protrusion1
  • MK Tremors of Vitamin-E, Mild hand, peri- clonazepam Improvement in oral lowered dose of TD Symptoms dyskinesia, Aripiprazole tongue protrusion blepharospasm 2. (thefreedictionary.com)
Epiphora1
  • Typical clinical manifestations of PCG include photophobia, epiphora, blepharospasm , and a hazy enlarged cornea. (thefreedictionary.com)
Secondary3
  • Blepharospasm may be secondary due to drug exposure or occur in association with disorders such as parkinsonian syndromes and Wilson's disease. (dystoniacanada.org)
  • There are cases of secondary blepharospasm due to identifiable organic disease. (tripdatabase.com)
  • Investigations Reflex blepharospasm to a secondary cause must be ruled out but, otherwise, isolated blepharospasm does not usually require investigating. (tripdatabase.com)
Photophobia1
  • The photophobia associated with blepharospasm may be related to dry eyes and the melanopsin-containing intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. (medscape.com)
Occurs1
  • Blepharospasm occurs spontaneously with no indicators. (blogspot.gr)
Treatments3
  • Some drugs can induce blepharospasm, such as those used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as hormone treatments, including estrogen-replacement therapy for women going through menopause. (wikipedia.org)
  • Review further information on Blepharospasm in one eye Treatments . (rightdiagnosis.com)
  • In 1956, Henderson wrote a classic article on Blepharospasm describing the disability and treatments. (hontos.gr)
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