Essential blepharospasm is an idiopathic disorder characterized by involuntary spasm of the eyelids and sometimes other facial muscles. Most patients also have dry, irritated eyes and in most patients, symptoms are worse when exposed to sunlight or bright lights indoors.

Blepharospasm is an uncommon problem. However, Drs. Anderson and McCann each care for hundreds of patients with this condition making The Center for Facial Appearances the largest center in the country.

Botox injections are the initial treatment and the physicians at The Center for Facial Appearances pioneered Botox for the treatment of blepharospasm over 20 years ago. Most blepharospasm patients in this region come to The Center for Facial Appearances to receive Botox injections.

Some patients' symptoms cannot be controlled with Botox alone and for this group of patients Myectomy surgery was developed by the physicians at The Center for Facial Appearances. Patients are referred from all over the world for Myectomy surgery. Many patients with blepharospasm also develop eyelid malposition and come to The Center for treatment.