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About Eyelid Myoclonia with Absences
Eyelid myoclonia with absences (EMA) is a rare epilepsy syndrome characterized by rapid eyelid twitching, upward eye deviation, and brief moments of altered awareness. Often emerging in childhood, managing EMA requires consistent care and medication. TheDrugClub helps ease the financial burden of prescription costs, ensuring families can access the treatments they need.
Eyelid myoclonia with absences (EMA) is a distinct form of epilepsy, first described in 1989, that primarily affects children. It’s characterized by a unique triad of symptoms: rapid, repetitive twitching of the eyelids (eyelid myoclonia), simultaneous upward deviation of the eyeballs, and brief, subtle absences (lapses of awareness). These episodes typically last only a few seconds and can occur many times a day, often triggered by eye closure or exposure to flashing lights (photic stimulation).
While the child may appear to be simply blinking or staring, during an absence, they are not fully responsive to their surroundings. This can impact learning and social interaction if not properly managed. Diagnosis usually involves an electroencephalogram (EEG),
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