Blepharospasm, is twitching around the eyes and meige syndrome is extension to the lower face. This
can be very uncomfortable to the patient, causing
excessive blinking or twitching of the eyelids, and
face or even apraxia (difficulty initiating a
blink, or closure of the eyelid). The cause is
unknown, but the treatment is quite effective with
botox injections, If that fails, there are some
surgical techniques used to address the problem.
Botox can be used for blepharospasm, hemifacial
spasm, migraines and excessive sweating. Botox is a
toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum
which weakens muscles by blocking nerve impulses
transmitted from the nerve endings of the muscles.
Botox on average lasts for three months.
