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 649 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez 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.