| A tic commonly affecting adults is a spasmodic closure of one or both eyes, known as blepharospasm. |
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| Bulging of the cheeks, chewing movements, blinking, blepharospasm, grimacing, and arching of the eyebrows also occur. |
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| Currently in the U.S., botulinum toxin is licensed for treatment of cervical torticollis, strabismus, and blepharospasm associated with dystonia. |
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| The eye is the most sensitive organ in riot control because CS causes epiphora, blepharospasm, a burning sensation, and visual problems. |
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| Medically, it is used by to treat spasticity and blepharospasm. |
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| In our experience, the first cause of benign blepharospasm is the lack of sleep. |
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| Muscle twitching and blepharospasm occur less often and may be taken as early signs of overdosage. |
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| For people, like my husband, who suffer from blepharospasm and related dystonia, the botulinum toxin can make the difference between functional blindness and sight. |
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| It is used in the treatment of spasmodic torticollis in adults, blepharospasm associated with dystonia, strabismus, equinus foot deformity, hyperhidrosis of the axilla, and in the management of focal spasticity. |
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| If the twitching involves both eyes, it is possible the sufferer has blepharospasm, a chronic condition which can develop into repeated forceful closing of the eyelids. |
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| Blepharospasm may lead to a functional blindness representing a major handicap for the patient. |
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| Blepharospasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles located around the eyes, causing the eyelids to close intermittently or for prolonged periods of time. |
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| Blepharospasm may be a useful early sign of excess dosage in some patients. |
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| Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm. |
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