A case of apraxia of eyelid opening associated with benign essential blepharospasm in Bhutan

A case of apraxia of eyelid opening associated with benign essential blepharospasm in Bhutan

Authors

  • Samten Dorji Department of Ophthalmology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9305-3117
  • Phuntsho Dorji Department of Ophthalmology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
  • Mendu Dukpa Department of Ophthalmology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47811/bhj.178

Keywords:

Blepharospasm; Oculoplasty; Ophthalmology.

Abstract

Apraxia of eyelid opening (AEO) is a non-paralytic motor abnormality characterized by difficulty in eyelid opening bilaterally. This is due to the inability of voluntary opening of the eyes in the absence of visible contraction of the orbicularis oculi despite sustained willful frontalis contraction. We present you a case of a 60-year-old woman with AEO associated with benign essential blepharospasm who suffered marked limitation in daily activities due to functional blindness. She was treated with botulinum toxin type A injections following which she had adequate eyelid opening in both eyes during 1 week follow up. It is essential for physicians and patients to be aware of this condition for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Published

2024-12-04

How to Cite

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Dorji S, Dorji P, Dukpa M. A case of apraxia of eyelid opening associated with benign essential blepharospasm in Bhutan. Bhutan Health Journal [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 4 [cited 2024 Dec. 18];10(2). Available from: https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/425

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Nov-Issue, 2024

Section

Case Report

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Copyright (c) 2024 Samten Dorji, Phuntsho Dorji, Mendu Dukpa

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