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Blepharospasm is an involuntary, forceful closing of the eyelids. It often affects both eyes, however it can also affect only one eye. Blinking or winking worsens as the condition progresses. The eyelids can close for a longer period of time than a normal blinking reflex; which can cause vision problems. Blepharospasm is also known as essential blepharospasm.

5 Great Resources on Blepharospasm

• National Eye Institute (NEI): Blepharospasm
• Steen-Hall Eye Institute: Blepharospasm
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Blepharospasm
• eMedicine: Blepharospasm
• Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF): Blepharospasm Pages

Latest Headlines on Blepharospasm

• More Blepharospasm News from Google

What is Blepharospasm?

• Wikipedia: Blepharospasm
• eMedicine: Introduction
• BEBRF: What is Blepharospasm?
• WrongDiagnosis: Blepharospasm Definition

What Are The Symptoms of Blepharospasm?

• NEI: Symptoms of Blepharospasm
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms
• VisionRX: Signs of Blepharospasm
• University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary: Blepharospasm and its Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Blepharospasm?

• BEBRF: What Causes Blepharospasm?
• NEI: Causes
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Blepharospasm | Possible Complications
• American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Definition and Causes of Blepharospasm
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Blepharospasm | Medication Causes List | Complications

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Blepharospasm?

• eMedicine: Treatment
• NEI: Treatment
• WrongDiagnosis: Treatment List for Blepharospasm
• VisionRX: How Blepharospasm is Treated
• Wikipedia: Treatment

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Blepharospasm?

• WrongDiagnosis: Blepharospasm Prognosis
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Outlook (Prognosis)
• CureResearch: Prognosis

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Blepharospasm

• BEBRF: Genetics of Blepharospasm
• Earthtimes: Coffee Consumption Can Prevent Eye Spasm, Study Says
• Live a Healthy: Symptoms of Blepharospasm

Foundations and Support Groups on Blepharospasm

• BEBRF: Blepharospasm Support Groups in the United States
• WE MOVE: Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders
• Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
• Dystonia Society

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Blepharospasm

• BEBRF: Blepharospasm Bulletin Board
• VisionChannel: Blepharospasm Posts
• MedHelp: Blepharospasm Discussion
• Healthboards: Blepharospasm Posts
• DailyStrength: Blepharospasm Messages

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Blepharospasm

• Archives of Ophthalmology: Articles
• PubMed Central: Blepharospasm Articles
• Google Scholar: Blepharospasm Articles

Clinical Trials on Blepharospasm

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Blepharospasm Clinical Trial Listings

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