Blepharospasm is a medical condition that causes the muscles surrounding the eye to close involuntarily. This condition can cause vision impairment, especially while reading or concentrating, as well as headaches and eye brow strain.

Symptoms of blepharospasm are characterized most often by increased blink rate and eye lid spasms, also, eye irritation, mid facial and lower facial spasms, as well as brow spasm and eyelid tics.

Treatment for Blepharospasm is dependent on the severity of the condition and the individual’s diagnosis. Most commonly, BOTOX® is used to treat blepharospasm. Botulinum toxin A, the active ingredient in BOTOX® is FDA approved for the treatment of blepharospasm. Long term follow-up studies show BOTOX® to be a safe and effective treatment for blepharospasm.

When used to treat blepharospasm, BOTOX® is injected in tiny doses around the eye to relax the muscles and block nerve impulses that cause involuntary spasms to occur.

Find out if BOTOX® is an effective treatment option for your blepharospasm condition. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Roth today.