Botulinum toxin A is an effective, safe, long-term treatment for patients with benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. Sustained treatment efficacy required higher doses; however, fewer adverse reactions developed.
Although the surgical treatment of simple congenital ptosis has not radically changed through the years, recent reports have established some keystones that can positively affect the esthetic outcomes and safety of frontalis suspension.
Topical cyclosporine is an effective treatment alternative in the management of shield ulcers in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. The 1% concentration seems to be the minimal effective concentration in such cases in our experience, but further controlled studies are needed to support our findings.
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