A Case of Frequent Blinking and Abnormal Eyeball Movement Associated with Generalized Epilepsy

Abstract

Introduction: Eyelid myoclonus is an idiopathic generalized epileptic syndrome that can occur with or without absence seizures. Eyelid Myoclonus with Absence (EMA) is also known as Jeavon’s syndrome.1The features include frequent blinking, an upward roll of the eyeballs, and slight backward movement of the head. It can be spontaneous or stimulated by light. Light and eyelid closure are triggers to the seizures.