Eye Doctor, Dr. Almallah's Corner

Serving New Jersey, Monmouth County, & Ocean County

“Treatment for Involuntary Blinking”

The excessive, uncontrollable blinking that some people endure is caused by involuntary spasms of the muscles that control the eyelids. Known as “benign essential blepharospasm,” the first indications of this condition are irritation of the eyes (usually due to dryness) and increased blinking (perhaps triggered by sunlight, reading, or stress/ anxiety). Although blepharospasm is not life-threatening, it usually worsens over time. Blinking can become so frequent that it interferes with vision, possibly progressing to the point that the eyelids are closed for several seconds at a time, precluding the ability to perform activities such as driving or reading. Fortunately, effective treatment in the form of Botox injections can help tame muscles associated with benign essential blepharospasm. It is important to have blepharospasm evaluated by a trained eye health professional because it may be a symptom and not a condition unto itself.

Please contact us today if you suffer from uncontrollable blinking.