(G24.5) Blepharospasm
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Diagnosis blepharospasm is diagnosed Women are 14.12% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis blepharospasm
1 507 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis blepharospasm
2 741 (1.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease blepharospasm - Men and Women aged 0
Disease Features blepharospasm
Blepharospasm - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - blepharospasm
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Blepharospasm - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease blepharospasm
Photophobia
(Light sensitivity, Light intolerance, Light aversion, Light sensitivity disorder, Light-sensitive eyes, Sunlight sensitivity, Intolerance to light, Intolerance to bright light, Discomfort with bright light, Avoidance of light)
Photophobia is an extreme sensitivity to light. Symptoms include squinting, eye pain, and headaches. It can develop due to a variety of causes, including physical and mental health conditions, medications, and eye injuries. It can manifest as an aversion to bright light, or a feeling of discomfort a...
Lacrimation
(Watering eyes, Tearing eyes, Teary eyes, Excessive tearing, Eye watering, Crying eyes, Shedding tears, Lachrymation, Overflowing tears, Watery eyes)
Lacrimation is the excessive production of tears, either from the eyes or from the nose. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as allergies, infections, or irritants. Symptoms typically start with stinging, burning, and itching of the eyes, followed by excessive tearing. Redness and swel...
Foreign body sensation in the eyes
(Strange feeling in eyes, Unusual feeling in eyes, Odd sensation in eyes, Weird sensation in eyes, Unfamiliar feeling in eyes, Unnatural feeling in eyes, Object in eye sensation, Particle in eye sensation, Debris in eye sensation, Particulate in eye s...)
Foreign body sensation in the eyes is a common symptom of ocular irritation or dryness. It can be described as feeling like something is stuck in the eyes or a gritty sensation. It can be accompanied by burning, itching, and/or redness. This symptom can develop gradually or suddenly, depending on th...
Blepharospasm
(Eyelid twitch, Eyelid spasm, Eye twitch, Eyelid tics, Eye spasm, Involuntary eye movement, Eye muscle spasm, Eye blinking, Facial spasm)
Blepharospasm is a condition characterized by involuntary twitching of the eyelids. It usually starts with intermittent spasms, and can progress to frequent, forceful spasms that can cause the eyelids to remain closed for several seconds. It is often accompanied by sensitivity to light and pain in t...
Dry eye (dry eyes)
(Scleral dryness, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Dry eye syndrome, Dry eye disease, Evaporative dry eye, Aqueous deficient dry eye, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular surface disease, Computer vision syndrome, Corneal staining)
Dry eye is a common condition in which the eyes don't produce enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms include a feeling of dryness, burning, stinging, redness, and blurred vision. Dry eye can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by environmental factors, medications, o...
Eyelid omission
(Eyelid droop, Eyelid ptosis, Eyelid lagophthalmos, Eyelid drooping, Eyelid defect, Eyelid sagging, Eyelid dropping, Eyelid weakness, Eyelid slippage, Eyelid laxity, Eyelid sag, Eyelid lapse, Eyelid droopiness, Eyelid droopage, Eyelid flaccidity)
Eyelid omission is a condition where the eyelid does not completely close. It can be present at birth or develop later in life. Symptoms may include dry eyes, irritation, sensitivity to light, blurry vision, and decreased vision. It can be caused by trauma, infections, tumors, and certain neurologic...
Eyelid twitching
(Eye spasm, Eyelid flutter, Eyelid twitch, Myokymia, Facial tic)
Eyelid twitching is a condition where the eyelid muscles contract involuntarily, causing the eyelid to flutter rapidly. It usually affects the upper eyelid, but can occur in the lower eyelid as well. It usually starts off as a mild twitch, but can progress to a more intense spasm. It can last anywhe...
Increased blinking
(Excessive blinking, Frequent blinking, Rapid blinking, Abnormal blinking, Exaggerated blinking, Compulsive blinking, Prolonged blinking, Hyperactive blinking, Excess blinking, Repeated blinking)
Increased blinking is a symptom where a person blinks more often than normal. It can start off as occasional, frequent blinking, and then progress to constant blinking. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as stress, fatigue, dry eyes, allergies, or eye strain. The increased blinking can m...
Squinting
(Narrowing eyes, Squinting eyes, Cross-eyed, Peering, Glaring, Scowling, Frowning, Grimacing)
Squinting is the act of narrowing one's eyes to focus on something. It often develops due to a refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, or due to a condition that affects the muscles that control eye movement. It can manifest as a constant squint or as an intermittent squint, whi...