Efficacy of botulinum toxin in benign essential blepharospasm: Desirable & undesirable effects

Authors

  • Shakaib - Anwar Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad Pakistan
  • Humaira Zafar Al Nafees Medical College, Islamabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.3853

Keywords:

Benign essential blepharospasm, botulinum toxin, facial dystonia, orbicularis oculi.

Abstract

Objective: To study the efficacy, desirable and undesirable effects of locally injectable preparation of botulinum toxin in patients suffering from Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB).

Methods: It was a prospective study carried out from October 2006 till November 2012 at a private set up,

Author Biographies

Shakaib - Anwar, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad Pakistan

Associate Prof. of Ophthalmology,Ophthalmology Department

Humaira Zafar, Al Nafees Medical College, Islamabad

Assistant Professor of Microbiology,

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Published

2013-10-26

How to Cite

Anwar, S. .-., & Zafar, H. (2013). Efficacy of botulinum toxin in benign essential blepharospasm: Desirable & undesirable effects. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(6). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.3853

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 6 (2013): November - December 2013 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles