Click the “blue words” above to follow us! Some patients with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) complain that their eyes “cannot be opened.” This phenomenon is often caused by blepharospasm and apraxia of eyelid opening. Today, we will share the clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment methods of these two symptoms. 01 Clinical Features Blepharospasm (BSP) and … Read more
Meige’s syndrome (also translated as “Meige’s syndrome”) is also known as idiopathic blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome. It is a rare type of segmental dystonia, belonging to a form of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, characterized by blepharospasm, difficulty in opening the eyes, with or without involuntary movements of the mouth and mandible. This syndrome manifests as … Read more
Blepharospasm (BSP) is a focal dystonia characterized by involuntary closure of the eyelids and difficulty in opening them, usually caused by spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Its prevalence varies significantly by region, approximately (20-133)/million, and it is more common in women aged 50-70, with a male-to-female ratio of about 1:2.3. Risk factors include … Read more
Eye Twitching “Eye twitching” usually refers to minor eyelid spasms related to fatigue, stress, or caffeine, which typically last from a few seconds to a few minutes before resolving on their own. This symptom is also known as eyelid tremor, characterized by repetitive, involuntary contractions of the eyelid muscles, often occurring in the upper eyelid. … Read more