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Long-term efficacy of neural circuit blockade for treating blepharospasm: a retrospective case series study [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyBackgroundBlepharospasm is a common symptom of Meige syndrome and often leads to functional blindness. Although current treatment options, such as oral medications, botulinum toxin injections, resection of periocular muscles, and deep brain stimulation ...
Gang Liu +17 more
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Neuropathic Corneal Pain and Blepharospasm: A Case Series [PDF]
DiagnosticsBackground and Clinical Significanc: Neuropathic corneal pain is a debilitating condition characterized by ocular pain disproportionate to clinical signs, often resulting from peripheral and central sensitization of the corneal somatosensory pathway ...
Zhang Zhe Thia +6 more
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Abnormal inter-hemispheric functional cooperation in blepharospasm [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyBackgroundBlepharospasm, characterized by involuntary contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscles, significantly impairs the quality of life. Its pathophysiology remains unclear.
Jian-Ping Liu +12 more
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Real-World Patterns of Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders: A 9-Year Nationwide Analysis in France. [PDF]
Mov Disord Clin PractAbstract Background Hyperkinetic movement disorders, including dystonia, tremor, and myoclonus, are disabling conditions often managed with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT‐A). Real‐world evidence on treatment patterns remains limited. Objective This nationwide, population‐based study aimed to evaluate trends in BoNT‐A use in France between 2015 and 2023 ...
Simonetta-Moreau M +3 more
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Impact of Upper Eyelid Surgery on Symptom Severity and Frequency in Benign Essential Blepharospasm [PDF]
Journal of Movement Disorders, 2021 Objective To assess the impact of periocular surgery, other than orbicularis stripping, on the severity and frequency of blepharospasm symptoms. Methods Consecutive patients with benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) who underwent eyelid/eyebrow surgery ...
Hannah Mary Timlin +2 more
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Postural stability in blepharospasm: the effects of dual-tasking and botulinum toxin therapy
BMJ Neurology Open, 2023 Background Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia that presents as involuntary, intermittent, continuous contractions of the eyelids. Abnormal eyelid contractions in blepharospasm are expected to cause balance problems, but there is no clear information ...
Mehmet Balal +3 more
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Scientific Reports, 2023 Smart eyeglasses with an integrated electrooculogram (EOG) device (JINS MEME ES_R®, JINS Inc.) were evaluated as a quantitative diagnostic tool for blepharospasm.
Ayano Yoshimura +6 more
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Video analysis of patients with blepharospasm and lower face dystonias
Dystonia, 2023 Background: Blepharospasm (BSP) is a focal dystonia. There is a lack of standardization in the length of time necessary to get a measure of BSP severity for rating scales.Objectives: 1) Determine the difference between evaluating the number of eye ...
Mahdieh Hosseini +4 more
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Evaluation of Scheimpflug imaging parameters in blepharospasm and normal eyes
BMC Ophthalmology, 2018 Background To investigate changes in corneal elevation, pachymetry, and keratometry in discriminating between normal and blepharospasm eyes, as measured by the Pentacam rotating Scheimpflug camera. Methods This was a prospective, cross-sectional study. A
Huina Zhang +3 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (0.1%) is a medication used to treat blepharoptosis. Patients who suffer from blepharoptosis have low-lying eyelids that can hinder their vision.
Jonathan Sung +3 more
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