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Facial and Eyelid Spasms

In Providence, Rhode Island

Introduction

Overview of Facial and Eyelid Spasms

People with facial and eyelid spasms first notice frequent uncontrollable blinking. This can be limited to both eyes, in which case it is called Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB). Another form of facial spasms is called Hemifacial Spasm. As the name implies, it is limited to either the left or the right side of the face. A third common facial spasm syndrome is called Meige’s syndrome. This usually manifests as right and left facial spasms that involve the entire face.

There are other causes of facial spasms that need to be distinguished. Dr. Enzer will evaluate you, sometimes in conjunction with a neurologist, to determine whether you fall into one or more of these categories. Often a cause is not found, and the mechanisms behind these spasm syndromes remain poorly understood despite a great deal of ongoing research worldwide. You can read more about these efforts by clicking here.

Treatment

There are a variety of treatments for eyelid and facial spasms, including medications, neuromodulator injections (Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®, Xeomin® and Jeuveau® in the USA), and surgery. The most common are neuromodulators. These drugs require a series of injections and usually last about three months, and are customized for each patient. They work by weakening the overactive muscles responsible for involuntary twitching.

Surgery is usually reserved for those patients who fail the neuromodulators. Dr. Enzer has over twenty years of experience in managing facial and eyelid spasms and has helped hundreds of patients regain control of their lives.

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Years of experience

  • You make it easy.

    Dr. Enzer, I really appreciate your skill and post care concern you extended to me. My heart smiles when I look into the mirror.

    Medical Admin Staff – Your hard work, kindness, understanding and friendliness you feel as soon as you enter your office oversees any worry you may have. You make it easy.

    Again, thank you, thank you, thank you

  • Keep up the good work.

    Dear Dr. Enzer,

    My eyes look a whole lot better, thanks to you. I’m glad I picked you to do my surgery. I also want to thank you for having such patience with me all these months. You deserved a hug also, so here’s your hug. You make your patients feel safe in your work.

    Keep up the good work. So if I need you again, I’ll call you. Take Care & God Bless!

  • Thank You!

    Dr. Enzer & Staff—

    I just wanted to thank each of you for your role in making my procedure possible. A special thank you to Donna & Nicole in working with UHC to get the paperwork needed. Dr. Enzer did a wonderful job and I no longer have such heavy eyelids & my vision is open.
    I know and appreciate it takes a team behind the scenes to make it work, so from the bottom of my heart…

    Thank You!

  • I’ll be forever grateful.

    Dr Enzer, Sarah, Nicole, Melissa, & Jessica,

    I haven’t adequately expressed to you how much I appreciate your kindness, support & excellent care that you’ve provided to me pre- and post- surgery. You all mad a bad situation brighter for me and for that, I’ll be forever grateful. Happiest of holidays!

  • I am so grateful

    Dear Dr. Enzer-

    Thank you so very much for all of your caring concern. I am so grateful that I had your thoughtful guidance as I struggled with my eye disease. I shall always remember your compassion and kindness.

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