Blepharospasm - Bilateral blepharospasm (eyelid spasm) is most commonly the result of dry eyes, corneal irritation or benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). The prevalence of blepharospasm in the general population is approximately 5 in 100,000. [blepharospasm.org]

Hemifacial spasms can be accompanied by trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and cause facial pain, but it is not common. [nspc.com]

(See Doctors Who Treat Hemifacial Spasm or find out more about our Facial Pain Program .) Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Reviewed by: Jared Knopman, M.D. Last reviewed/last updated: October 2017 Illustration by Thom Graves, CMI [weillcornellbrainandspine.org]

This condition is related to trigeminal neuralgia —an irritation of the fifth cranial nerve that causes severe facial pain. [mayfieldclinic.com]

These points help with deviation of the mouth and eye, drooping and twitching eyelids and facial pain. Stomach points 2, 4 and 6 are also recommended for mouth deviation, drooling, numbness in the face and contraction of facial muscles. [livestrong.com]

While this prevents the facial grimacing seen in HFS, it also prevents normal facial movement at the sites of injection. [blepharospasm.org]

Patients who have been exposed to neuroleptic agents (such as haloperidol) may develop stereotypical movements of the face, neck, trunk and limbs called tardive dyskinesia. 25 Actions such as ‘marching in space’, ‘truncal rocking’, ‘facial grimacing’ [qjmed.oxfordjournals.org]

While this prevents the facial grimacing seen in HFS, it also prevents normal facial movement at the sites of injection. [blepharospasm.org]

Patients who have been exposed to neuroleptic agents (such as haloperidol) may develop stereotypical movements of the face, neck, trunk and limbs called tardive dyskinesia. 25 Actions such as ‘marching in space’, ‘truncal rocking’, ‘facial grimacing’ [qjmed.oxfordjournals.org]

Range G50-G59 Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders Type 1 Excludes current traumatic nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders - see Injury, nerve by body region neuralgia NOS ( M79.2 ) neuritis NOS ( M79.2 ) peripheral neuritis in pregnancy ( O26.82- ) radiculitis [icd10data.com]

Nevertheless, it is important to perform a careful neurological examination in all HFS patients for evidence of focal neurological deficits. Imaging is also suggested for patients who are amenable to surgery after failed conservative treatment. [qjmed.oxfordjournals.org]