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A blepharospasm (from blepharo (eyelid) and spasm (uncontrolled muscle contraction)) is any abnormal tic or twitch of the eyelid. However, it is normally distinguished from less serious disorders and refers to Benign Essential Blepharospasm, a focal dystonia (a neurological movement disorder involving involuntary and sustained muscle contractions) of the muscles around the eyes. The cause can be caffeine, fatigue, or a possible irritant. Symptoms usually last for a few days then go away without treatment, but in some cases may be chronic and persistent.
Symptoms
- Uncontrollable tics or twitches of the eye muscles and surrounding facial area
- Excessive blinking of the eyes, or forced closure of durations longer than the typical blink reflex
- Dryness of the eyes
- Sensitivity to the sun and bright light
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I have Blepharospasm !! I googles my condition!!.
Gavo704 (Gavin Boulware) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:24:34 -0000
I have Blepharospasm !! I googles my condition!!.
at my desk Blepharospasm 'x_X stoooop it!
s133pycat (s133pycat) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:09:34 -0000
at my desk Blepharospasm 'x_X stoooop it!
Blepharospasm can apparently lead to spasms of the jaw and neck in addition to furious blinking. Painful, limits work and activity.
popwireless (Doug Smith) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:37:20 -0000
Blepharospasm can apparently lead to spasms of the jaw and neck in addition to furious blinking. Painful, limits work and activity.
having a random/strange bit of blepharospasm this AM, wonder if it has anything to do w/ the @tiesto set I'm listening to: absolute shit #fb
djchrisallen (Chris Allen) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:56:30 -0000
having a random/strange bit of blepharospasm this AM, wonder if it has anything to do w/ the @tiesto set I'm listening to: absolute shit #fb
@thetearooms Blepharospasm is a personal favorite.
thomashorine (Thomas Horine) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:30 -0000
@thetearooms Blepharospasm is a personal favorite.
@thetearooms blepharospasm: any abnormal tic or twitch of the eyelid. <--That's pretty awesome.
griffinkelton (Griffin Kelton) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:34:19 -0000
@thetearooms blepharospasm: any abnormal tic or twitch of the eyelid. <--That's pretty awesome.
BEBREF Blepharospasm Pages - Initial symptoms, cause and treatment are discussed, and available publications are listed by the Benign Essential Bleparospasm Research Foundation.
Meta Description: [ Blepharospasm is a condition in which there is sustained, forced, involuntary closing of the eyelids. Initial symptoms, cause and treatment are discussed. Available publications are listed. ]
Benign Essential Blepharospasm - Information, who to contact, where to go to chat with others and links from Family Village.
Benign Essential Blepharospasm Information Page - Information about Benign Essential Blepharospasm from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Includes description, treatment, prognosis and research.
Meta Description: [ Benign Essential Blepharospasm information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
Blepharoplasty - Health Factsheets from BUPA - Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder. Available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat.
Meta Description: [ BUPA health factsheet - blepharoplasty is an operation to remove excess skin and bags from around the eyes ]
Blepharospasm Support Groups - SupportWorks directory of support groups and other resources in Charlotte, NC addressing blepharospasm.
Meta Description: [ SupportWorks directory of support groups and other resources in Charlotte, NC addressing Blepharospasm ]
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EyeMD Link - An article about blepharospasm, what it is, treatment and testing details.
National Eye Institute - Blepharospasm Resource Guide - Provides patient information about blepharospasm, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. Information about causes, treatments, research studies, and resources.
Meta Description: [ , Publication on blepharospasm (eye spasm). Describes the causes, symptoms, treatment, and resources for more information. ]
Steen-Hall Eye Institute - Comprehensive Vision Care Facility - Information about blepharospasm, and details of surgical options at the Institute.
Meta Description: [ Blepharospasm is a common term for conditions
that are medically known as Benign Essential Blepharospasm and Essential
Blepharospasm. A blepharospasm is defined as ]
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