The 20 Best Benign Essential Blepharospasm Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Benign Essential Blepharospasm near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Hilliard Haik
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Hilliard Haik
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hilliard Haik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Haik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Donald Peavy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Donald Peavy
    Ophthalmology

    Elite Eyewear Inc

    4848 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    225-927-0180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Peavy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Peavy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Suzanne Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Suzanne Smith
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

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    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Allen Pearce
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Allen Pearce
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Pearce is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Annette Rhodes
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Annette Rhodes
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Annette Rhodes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. David Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. David Fargason
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Fargason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fargason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Fay Woo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Fay Woo
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fay Woo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Michael G. Morgan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Michael G. Morgan
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-761-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Morgan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Hyphema, Cataract, Uveitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Morgan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Russell Saloom
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Russell Saloom
    Ophthalmology

    Russell J Saloom Prof Med Corp

    9237 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    225-766-1110
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Saloom is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Saloom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Charles Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Charles Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Williamson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Nicholas Frisard
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Nicholas Frisard
    Ophthalmology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Frisard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Frisard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Gerard Dynes
    Neurology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Gerard Dynes
    Neurology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-246-9758
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Brian Murphy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Brian Murphy
    Neurology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Murphy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Linda Lebourgeois
    Neurology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Linda Lebourgeois
    Neurology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Linda Lebourgeois is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lebourgeois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Kevin Kirchner
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Kevin Kirchner
    Ophthalmology

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    225-768-5842
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Kirchner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kirchner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Glaucoma, Optic Neuritis, and Ptosis.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Gerard Guidry
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Gerard Guidry
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Surgery Center

    10423 Old Hammond Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    225-308-1920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerard Guidry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Gerald Calegan
    Neurology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Gerald Calegan
    Neurology

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    225-769-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Calegan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Calegan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Torticollis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.

    When should I see a Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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