Botulinum toxin type a for blepharospasm

Background: Blepharospasm is a type of focal dystonia, characterized by involuntary contraction of eyelids, leading to bilateral eye closure or persistent blinking. Although there is currently no cure, botulinum toxin type A (BTA) has been used as a choice treatment since the eighties. The aim of our study was to quantify the symptoms improvement after BTA application.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - August 1, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Duarte, H.A. Ghizoni Teive Source Type: research