After stroke, apraxia of eyelid opening is associated with high mortality and right hemispheric infarction

Apraxia of eyelid opening (AEO) refers to impaired voluntary eyelid elevation of supranuclear origin. AEO is well-described in neurodegenerative disorders, but its frequency in stroke is unknown.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - September 17, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Vardan Nersesjan, Pernille Martens, Thomas Truelsen, Daniel Kondziella Source Type: research