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What is the definition of Benign Essential Blepharospasm?
Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by abnormal blinking or spasms of the eyelids. It is a form of dystonia, a group of movement disorders involving uncontrolled tensing of the muscles (contractions), rhythmic shaking (tremors), and other involuntary movements. BEB occurs in both men and women, although it is especially common in middle-aged women. Initial symptoms include an increased frequency of blinking, dry eyes, and eye irritation. As the condition progresses, spasms of the muscles surrounding the eyes cause involuntary winking or squinting and increasing difficulty keeping eyes open, which can lead to vision impairment. In more than half of all people with BEB, the symptoms affect other facial muscles and muscles in other areas of the body. When people with BEB also experience involuntary muscle spasms affecting the tongue and jaw, this is known as Meige syndrome. The cause of BEB is unknown; however, some cases appear to run through families.
What are the alternative names for Benign Essential Blepharospasm?
  • Benign essential blepharospasm
  • BEB
  • Blepharospasm
  • OBSOLETE: Benign essential blepharospasm
  • Primary blepharospasm
Who are the top Benign Essential Blepharospasm Local Doctors?
Hubert H. Fernandez
Elite in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Elite in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Hubert Fernandez is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Michael T. Yen
Elite in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Ophthalmology
Elite in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Ophthalmology

Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E3.100 MS BCM 633, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Michael T. Yen, MD, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. A fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City followed. Dr. Yen is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Medical Director of the Alkek Eye Center and Co-Director of Baylor College of Medicine Aesthetics. He has been Principal Investigator in various research trials, authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal publications, and edited two previous books on surgery of the eyelids and advances in aesthetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Yen is the recipient of a number of awards, including, in 2013, the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

 
 
 
 
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Hyder A. Jinnah
Elite in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Elite in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

Emory Brain Health Center

12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
Experience:
33+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Hyder Jinnah is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jinnah has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

What are the latest Benign Essential Blepharospasm Clinical Trials?
Brain Networks in Dystonia

Summary: To date, there is only limited knowledge about the distinct neural abnormalities that lead to the development of different forms of focal dystonia. The goal of this study is to dissect the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this clinical phenomenon using multi-level brain network analysis in patients with focal dystonia.

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The Safety and Efficacy of DaxibotulinumtoxinA-Lanm for Benign Essential Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of DaxibotulinumtoxinA-Lanm (Daxxify) in patients with benign essential blepharospasms (BEB) and hemifacial spasms (HFS). The main questions to answer: 1. Is there clinically significant difference (measured by Jankovic Rating Scale (JRS) score from base to peak efficacy) for patients with BEB and HFS treated with Daxxify? 2. What percentage o...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center