To explore the effect of musical performance on alleviating symptoms of benign essential blepharospasm.
Case report of a 61-year-old professional oboist.
Detailed observation of symptoms during musical performance.
Comparison of symptom severity before and after musical activity.
Symptoms of bilateral essential blepharospasm significantly reduced while playing the oboe.
Alleviation occurred during musical arrangement performance.
Self-reported relief from discomfort while engaged in music.
Abstract
This case report describes a 61-year-old professional oboist whose symptoms of bilateral essential blepharospasm abated when she played the oboe or sung a musical arrangement.