Blepharospasm
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Blepharospasm is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary and repeated contractions or blinking of the muscles surrounding the eyes, without the person being able to control them.
Common symptoms: These include involuntary closing of the eyelids, excessive blinking, light sensitivity, and eye irritation; in some cases it interferes with everyday tasks such as reading or driving.
Common causes: It is related to disturbances in the nervous control of the facial muscles, and it is sometimes associated with fatigue, stress, or irritation of the eye surface.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the appropriate professional to study this type of involuntary movement. If the eyelid spasms become frequent or bothersome, it is worth discussing it with a specialist for a careful evaluation.
Data on 737 doctors who treat blepharospasm
Which specialist treats blepharospasm?
Blepharospasm is mainly treated by a neurologist, a specialist in disorders affecting muscle control, with support from a plastic surgeon when eyelid management is needed. If you have involuntary, repeated blinking, see a neurologist.
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Doctors specialized in blepharospasm
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is blepharospasm?
Blepharospasm is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary and repeated contractions or blinking of the muscles surrounding the eyes, without the person being able to control them.
Which doctor treats blepharospasm?
Blepharospasm is mainly treated by a neurologist, a specialist in disorders affecting muscle control, with support from a plastic surgeon when eyelid management is needed. If you have involuntary, repeated blinking, see a neurologist.