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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a rare neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms and contractions in the facial muscles around the eyes. Symptoms vary from mild, occasional eyelid twitching to frequent blinking and, in severe cases, continuous spasms leading to functional blindness. The cause is unclear but is thought to be localized dystonia. During spasms, patients with BEB may experience tearing, eye irritation, light sensitivity, and vague eye pain. It typically begins with intermittent forced blinking and eye irritation, often triggered by bright lights, stress, fatigue, or pollution. Unlike hemifacial spasms, BEB affects both eyes. Symptoms usually occur while awake and subside during sleep. Some relief can be found through sleep, relaxation, looking down, using artificial tears, talking, eyelid traction, singing, or humming. While there's no cure, treatment options include managing triggers, wearing tinted sunglasses, maintaining good lid hygiene,...