noun
- involuntary spasmodic contraction of the muscles around the eyelids
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with blepharospasm after experiencing uncontrollable eyelid twitching.
- Botox injections are commonly used to treat severe blepharospasm.
- Her blepharospasm made it difficult to keep her eyes open during the day.
- The neurologist explained that blepharospasm is a type of dystonia affecting the eye muscles.
- Stress and fatigue can sometimes trigger episodes of blepharospasm.
- The ophthalmologist recommended several treatment options for managing her blepharospasm.