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Does Anyone Experience This Problem My Husband Keeps His Eyes Closed A Lot

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Parkland, FL

I have taken him to 2 eye doctors and they say unless it gets to the point where he can’t open them then surgery would be done
Any help available for this problem

January 15, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks dale we have done Botox at least 3 times plus 2 different medicines
But only helps for a short time but we will keep trying

February 2, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Eyes closing on their own is a fairly common problem with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s affects your muscles. There are muscles around your eyes that open and close your eyes. If they’ve been affected your eyes sometimes won’t stay open properly.

January 15, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have not come across this condition. He may be suffering from depression and discuss his eyes closing with his neurologist

January 15, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

If your husband keeps his eyes closed a lot, it could be related to fatigue or sleep issues, which are common in Parkinson's disease. People with Parkinson's often experience:

- Fatigue during the day: This can lead to keeping eyes closed frequently
- Sleep problems at night: Insomnia or disrupted sleep can cause Show Full Answer

If your husband keeps his eyes closed a lot, it could be related to fatigue or sleep issues, which are common in Parkinson's disease. People with Parkinson's often experience:

- Fatigue during the day: This can lead to keeping eyes closed frequently.
- Sleep problems at night: Insomnia or disrupted sleep can cause tiredness during the day.

It's important to discuss these symptoms with a healthcare professional to determine the best course of action.

July 8
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The treatment of choice is Botox injections. Here’s an article on the subject, and a few more:

https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/ask-md-vision-...

February 1, 2023

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