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Revised August, 2022 – Resource, International Patient Liaison
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ABOUT BLEPHAROSPASM IN TURKEY
Benign essential Blepharospasm is most of the time treated with botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. The injection can ease sever spasms for a few months, once the effect of injection wears off patients may need further injections. It is also possible to have a surgery which the muscles and nerves in the eyelid is removed (myectomy). The surgery is able to treat more severe cases of benign essential Blepharospasm. Treatments like acupuncture, hypnosis and nutrition therapy can also help ease the symptoms of benign essential Blepharospasm.
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SUITABLE PATIENTS FOR BLEPHAROSPASM
Patients between 12-65 are suitable for the surgery as long as they are at a good health condition and are healthy both mentally and physically.
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BEFORE BLEPHAROSPASM
There are no special requirements before the surgery unless told by the ophthalmologist.
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AFTER BLEPHAROSPASM
- Patients must take any medication prescribed by the surgeon.
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- There may be a slight pain around the injection area – cold compress can be done to reduce pain.
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- The effects of the injections can last up to 6 months and can be redone.
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- Improvement of the symptoms will be visible after 3 days of the surgery.
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RISK OF BLEPHAROSPASM TREATMENTS
There is a slight possibility of risks to occur like in every treatment such as;
- Dry mouth.
- Discomfort or pain at injection site.
- Tiredness.
- Headache.
- Neck pain.
- Blurred vision.
- Swelling of the eyelids.
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DEFINITION OF BLEPHAROSPASM
Conjunctivitis – inflammation of the eyes conjunctiva.
Fatigue – reduced efficiency of a muscle/organ.
Acupuncture – alternative medicine that involves needles being inserted into the body.
Hypnosis – a person looses power of action.
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FIRST DAY OF BLEPHAROSPASM
The patients will attend a consultation with the surgeon and will be advised about the procedure and their condition. The patient will then be taken through a couple of tests that are required before the treatment.
Blepharospasm Surgery will be performed using botinilum toxin, in severe cases of benign essential Blepharospasm, surgery will be performed which the muscles and nerves in the eyelid is being removed (myectomy). The surgery will take less than an hour to perform. The patient will return to their settlement for resting once they feel better.
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SECOND DAY OF BLEPHAROSPASM
Patients will attend a post surgery check up and consultation. If they are approved to be in a good, healthy condition and the surgery results were all successful; the patients are advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to go back to their normal routine.
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1. What is Blepharospasm in Turkey?
Blepharospasm or eyelid twitch is a repetitive and involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles. Twitching usually occurs in the upper eyelid but can appear on both eyelids up and down.
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2. How is the Blepharospasm Treatment done?
Benign essential Blepharospasm is most of the time treated with botulinum toxin Botox injections.
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3. Do I need to stay at hospital?
The surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis so the patient is sent home a few hours after the surgery.
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4. How long does Blepharospasm Treatment take?
The treatment lasts for less than 60 minutes to perform.
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5. Are there any risks of Blepharospasm?
Like every treatment there is a possibility of risks;
- Allergy to materials used.
. - Allergy to anesthesia.
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6. Devices used in Blepharospasm?
There are no special devices used in Blepharospasm surgery apart from Botinilum Toxin (Botox).
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7. How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
The treatment is 1-2 days including consultation before and after the treatment is done in Istanbul or Antalya Turkey.
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8. When can I return to my work?
Patients are able to return to work the next day from the surgery as long as they are feeling comfortable.
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