What is Apraxia of Eyelid Opening?
Apraxia of eyelid opening is a motor abnormality of the eyelid that causes increased difficulty in opening the eyes after closing the eyelids. It may occur in combination with blepharospasm. Treatment may include Botox to the orbicularis oculi, levodopa, or surgery, in rare cases.
How do members experience Apraxia of Eyelid Opening?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Apraxia of Eyelid Opening*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Apraxia of Eyelid Opening*
Who has Apraxia of Eyelid Opening on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 1 |