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| | eMedicine - Blepharospasm, Benign Essential : Article by Robert H Graham, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | Mortality/Morbidity: At one end of the clinical spectrum, essential blepharospasm is manifested by simple increased blink rate and intermittent eyelid spasms, while at the other end of the spectrum, blepharospasm is a disabling condition with ocular pain and functional blindness. |
 | | Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation: Formed in 1981, the purpose of this foundation is to undertake, promote, develop, and search for a cure for benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), Meige syndrome, and related disorders. |
 | | This organization is located in Beaumont, Texas, and promotes awareness of these conditions to both physicians and the general public, organizes support groups throughout the world, and obtains funding for research and education. |
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