Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions on one side of the face. It typically starts with painless but annoying twitching around one eye.

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Finally, there’s hemifacial spasm, which the Kellogg Eye Center characterizes as “a condition that involves involuntary closure of the eye along with muscles in the cheek, mouth, and neck, but ...

DEAR ABBY: I have hemifacial spasm (HFS), a relatively rare disorder characterized by random and uncontrollable spasms on one side of the face. HFS can sometimes be alleviated through surgery and ...

Hemifacial spasm: Compared to facial myokymia, these are longer-lasting contractions. Strong facial spasms may force your eyelid closed or pull your mouth to one side.

Hemifacial spasm affects about 15 in 100,000 people and is seen more often in Asian populations. INFOGRAPHIC: NEURO ASIA CARE. Beyond the physical discomfort, HFS can impact daily life significantly.

DEAR ABBY: I have hemifacial spasm (HFS), a relatively rare disorder characterized by random and uncontrollable spasms on one side of the face. HFS can sometimes be alleviated through surgery and ...