title: Blepharospasm: an Australian survey.
abstract: An overview of blepharospasm introduces an Australian survey into the condition. The survey findings are similar to the trends established in the literature. Blepharospasm occurs later in life, effects more women than men and is a relatively unknown condition. Diagnosis is difficult and the emotional implications of the condition are extreme due to its variability and lack of recognition. There is no cure. More education of the health and services sectors are required as is more support for the sufferer and his/her support network.
authors.affiliation: Guide Dog Association of New South Wales & A.C.T.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Daly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001315:Australia; D001764:Blepharospasm / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000294:innervation* / Q000601:surgery; D011788:Quality of Life; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins