Articles with "benign essential" as a keyword



Characteristics of tear abnormalities associated with benign essential blepharospasm and amelioration by means of botulinum toxin type A treatment

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Published in 2019 at "Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1007/s10384-019-00705-3

Abstract: Purpose To investigate the characteristics of tear abnormalities with benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) and the effect of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) treatment. Study Design Prospective and clinical study. Methods Forty eyes of 40 patients… read more here.

Keywords: tear abnormalities; benign essential; characteristics tear; essential blepharospasm ... See more keywords

Investigating the correlation between the blepharospasm disability index and botulinum neurotoxin dosage for benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.

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Published in 2025 at "Orbit"

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2025.2551624

Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between the blepharospasm disability index (BSDI) and botulinum neurotoxin (BTX) dosage for patients affected by either benign essential blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm. METHODS Cross-sectional… read more here.

Keywords: benign essential; dosage; essential blepharospasm; hemifacial spasm ... See more keywords

Benign Essential Blepharospasm

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Published in 2019 at "Neuro-Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190603953.003.0033

Abstract: Blepharospasm is an involuntary closure of the eyes that is caused by spasm of the orbicularis oculi. It can be isolated or associated with certain ophthalmic and neurologic disorders, such as progressive supranuclear palsy. In… read more here.

Keywords: blepharospasm; benign essential; essential blepharospasm;
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Developments in the treatment of benign essential blepharospasm

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Published in 2018 at "Current Opinion in Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000500

Abstract: Purpose of review To review new developments in the medical and surgical treatment options for benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). Recent findings Botulinum toxin injections remain the mainstay treatment for BEB with several formulations currently commercially… read more here.

Keywords: benign essential; developments treatment; essential blepharospasm; treatment ... See more keywords