Some people have persistent, uncomfortable eye spasms caused by two conditions: hemifacial spasms and blepharospasms.
It affects daily life like walking, driving and the ability to work because it’s difficult to keep the eyes open.Dr. Sami said she has hundreds of patients with these conditions.
Two of her patients were in her office for treatment the day KPRC2 was there to report on the treatment.“I wouldn’t be able to drive,” Griffing explained. “I wouldn’t be confident even walking because when you’re walking and you start spasming, it’s like you have to stop and it’s almost like you’re afraid of falling.”To treat it, Dr. Sami injects small, diluted doses of Botox directly into the eyelid, carefully finding the muscle under the thin layer of skin.
“There is a surgery to decompress and separate that nerve, but of course, it carries a pretty high risk,” she said.“It’s worth it!” Griffing said.Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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