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Is blepharism (eye spasms) also related to Parkinsons'? I have botox around the eyes every 8 weeks to treat this.

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Union Grove, AL

I was diagnosed with blepharism about 2 years before my diagnosis of Parkinson's. My eye spasms have become worse and I require more units of botox.

March 16, 2024
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I remember that @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member had episodic ataxia that made her eyes do that. She hasn't been on this website for 5 years, but her eyes would have apasms.

March 16, 2024

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