Who gets blepharospasm?

Who gets blepharospasm?

Usually people get blepharospasm in middle age, but it can happen to anyone. Sometimes dry eye may look like blepharospasm so it is important to see your healthcare provider to rule out other causes for your excessive blinking. You could also experience blepharospasm if you take certain medications. For example, medications for Parkinson's disease can cause blepharospasm.

People with certain medical conditions can get blepharospasm. These conditions include:

• General dystonia.
• Meige syndrome.
• Tardive dyskinesia.
• Wilson disease.