Atlas of Ophthalmology

Essential Blepharospasm

Essential Blepharospasm
Essential blepharospasm is a dystonia of uncertain etiology characterized by involuntary forceful contraction of the orbicularis muscle, resulting in intermittent functional blindness.
Jonathan, Dutton, M.D., USA, M.D., Chapel Hill NC
G24.51
Lids -> Ptosis(Blepharoptosis) and Retraction -> Blepharospasm
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