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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Blepharospasm
  1. Benign essential blepharospasm 
    Benign essential blepharospasm is a condition characterized by abnormal blinking or spasms of the eyelids. This condition is a type of dystonia, which is a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/benign-essential-blepharospasm - Genetics
  2. DRD5 gene 
    ... polymorphism) in the DRD5 gene and benign essential blepharospasm. The results of these studies have been mixed. ... occurs more often in people with benign essential blepharospasm than in people without the disorder. However, other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/drd5 - Genetics
  3. TOR1A gene 
    ... One of these forms of dystonia, benign essential blepharospasm, causes spasms in the eyelids. The results of ... the TOR1A gene are related to benign essential blepharospasm and other adult-onset dystonias. More About This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/tor1a - Genetics
  4. Schwartz-Jampel syndrome 
    ... experience abnormal blinking or spasms of the eyelids (blepharospasm).Chondrodysplasia affects the development of the skeleton, particularly ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/schwartz-jampel-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Meesmann corneal dystrophy 
    ... sensitivity to light (photophobia), twitching of the eyelids (blepharospasm), increased tear production, the sensation of having a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/meesmann-corneal-dystrophy - Genetics
  6. Dystonia 6 
    ... with speaking (dysarthria) and eating (dysphagia). Eyelid twitching (blepharospasm) may also occur. Involvement of one or more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/dystonia-6 - Genetics
  7. Aceruloplasminemia 
    ... rhythmic shaking (tremors), jerking movements (chorea), eyelid twitching (blepharospasm), and grimacing. Affected individuals may also have difficulty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/aceruloplasminemia - Genetics