Characteristics of tear abnormalities associated with benign essential blepharospasm and amelioration by means of botulinum toxin type A treatment
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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
Photophobia in primary headaches, in essential blepharospasm and in major depression
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DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2016.1231185
Abstract: Objectives: Although photophobia is a well-known symptom in various disorders, it has rarely been studied explicitly and its definition in a clinical setting can be somewhat elusive. Here, we assessed photophobia with a common psychometric… read more here.
Keywords: symptom; essential blepharospasm; major depression; photophobia ... See more keywords
Benign Essential Blepharospasm
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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;
Developments in the treatment of benign essential blepharospasm
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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
Ultra-Long-Term Therapy of Benign Essential Blepharospasm with Botulinumtoxin A—30 Years of Experience in a Tertiary Care Center
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14020120
Abstract: Aim of this study was to investigate the long-term results of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections for the treatment of benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) and to report our experience with (ultra-)long-term treatment with onabotulinumtoxin-A. We… read more here.
Keywords: long term; essential blepharospasm; ultra long; term ... See more keywords
Profile of patients with essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm in the two largest ophthalmology reference centers in Brazil.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2022-0160
Abstract: PURPOSE Information is scarce regarding the comprehensive profile of patients with essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm in Brazil. The present study aimed to assess the clinical features of patients with these conditions, followed up in… read more here.
Keywords: hemifacial spasm; ophthalmology; essential blepharospasm; blepharospasm hemifacial ... See more keywords