Frontalis suspension surgery for blepharospasm with apraxia of eyelid opening: a case report

Abstract

An 86-year-old man presented with benign essential blepharospasm with apraxia of eyelid opening unresponsive to botulinum toxin type A treatment. He was successfully treated with bilateral frontalis suspension with upper blepharoplasty. Postoperatively, he was able to open his eyes without difficulty and resume his daily activities.