noun
- Involuntary, repetitive contractions or twitching of the eyelid muscles, often affecting one or both eyes.
Usage: Medical term; plural form of blepharospasm; Also called eye spasms or eyelid spasms
Examples
- The patient experienced frequent blepharospasms that made it difficult to keep her eyes open.
- Blepharospasms can be triggered by stress, fatigue, or excessive screen time.
- His blepharospasms worsened in bright light and improved when he rested.
- The neurologist diagnosed her condition as benign essential blepharospasm after ruling out other causes.
- Treatment options for blepharospasms include botulinum toxin injections and medication.
- She noticed her blepharospasms became more frequent during periods of high anxiety.