Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a neurological disorder that causes spasms, or twitching, of the eyelid. It is a form of dystonia, a movement disorder in which muscle …

Mar 4, 2025 · Blepharospasm, also known as benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), is a neurologic disorder characterized by repetitive and involuntary contractions of the eyelid …

Apr 5, 2024 · One small research study on 50 people from 2020 found that people with BEB were more likely to have lower levels of calcium and vitamin D, but that study didn’t specifically …

The blepharospasm referred to here is officially called benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) to distinguish it from the less serious secondary blinking disorders.

Sep 5, 2023 · Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), a form of focal dystonia, is a disorder of involuntary spasms involving the eyelid protractor muscles.

BEB begins gradually with occasional eye blinking and/or irritation. Other symptoms may include involuntary winking or squinting of one or both eyes, increasing difficulty in keeping the eyes …

Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a bilateral condition and a form of focal dystonia characterized by episodic contraction of the eyelid protractor muscles (orbicularis oculi, …

Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. This condition can significantly impact an individual’s quality of …

May 12, 2023 · Dear Reader: Benign essential blepharospasm, often shortened to BEB, is a neurological disorder that causes spasms in the muscle that closes the eyelids. Known as the …

Mar 12, 2024 · The exact cause of BEB is unknown, but it is believed to involve dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a region of the brain involved in motor control. BEB can affect anyone, but it is …