Blepharospasm can be seen as reflex transients caused by irritating lesions on the ocular surface, psychogenic blepharospasm, and idiopathic blepharospasm. It can usually be cured. General treatment, drug treatment, injection of botulinum toxin treatment, surgical treatment.
1. General treatment: patients should pay attention to keep their body and mind happy and pay attention to rest, which can reduce the frequency of blepharospasm.
2. Medication: the first choice of treatment for blepharospasm, commonly used drugs are Benzhexol, Haloperidol, Clonidine, etc. However, with the prolongation of drug use, most patients will have drug tolerance phenomenon, so you can change the drug or change the treatment under the guidance of specialized doctors.
3. Botulinum toxin injection: Botulinum toxin can effectively relieve the problem of blepharospasm, and can be injected locally and repeatedly for a certain period of time, but temporary drooping of the upper eyelid may occur. Although botulinum toxin can effectively relieve the problem of blepharospasm, the main problem is that some patients are allergic to botulinum toxin, the application is relatively limited, you can choose to use it under the guidance of the doctor.
4. Surgery: Surgery can be performed when the condition is severe, blocking the downstream nerve from the facial nerve to achieve good results.
If blepharospasm cannot be relieved after resting, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to get a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.