Frontalis suspension surgery for blepharospasm with apraxia of eyelid opening: a case report

Authors

  • Chung Kit, Jason CHAN
  • Kwok Lai, Hunter YUEN

Abstract

An 86-year-old man presented with benign essential blepharospasm with apraxia of eyelid opening unresponsive to botulinum toxin type A treatment. He was successfully treated with bilateral frontalis suspension with upper blepharoplasty. Postoperatively, he was able to open his eyes without difficulty and resume his daily activities.

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2020-06-23

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CHAN CKJ, YUEN KLH. Frontalis suspension surgery for blepharospasm with apraxia of eyelid opening: a case report. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2020Jun.23 [cited 2024Apr.19];24(1):15-7. Available from: https://www.hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/246

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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2020)

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