Can blepharospasm be treated?

In the case of pathologic blepharospasm caused by diseases such as conjunctivitis or facial muscle spasms, the condition can be treated in mild cases and may not be cured in severe cases. In the case of physiologic blepharospasm, no treatment is needed and the condition can resolve itself. Blepharospasm refers to the inability of the eye muscles to contract on their own, and can be categorized into physiological blepharospasm and pathological blepharospasm. Determining whether blepharospasm can be treated or not depends on the specific situation and cannot be generalized. If the blepharospasm is a pathological blepharospasm caused by conjunctivitis, facial muscle spasm, inverted eyelashes, keratitis and other diseases, usually, patients with mild conditions can be treated. If the patient’s condition is severe and untreated, the blepharospasm may not be cured. In addition, if the physiological blepharospasm is caused by visual fatigue and overuse of eyes, resulting in excessive nerve excitability of the eye muscles, it usually does not need to be treated, and can be relieved on its own after a period of appropriate rest. Therefore, when patients with blepharospasm can not be relieved by resting, they need to go to the hospital to clarify the specific cause and cooperate with the doctor for active treatment.