Question
What are the effects of facial palsy on the eyes?
Answer
The primary cause of facial palsy is vascular disease leading to circulatory obstruction in that area. Typically, patients experience difficulty closing the eyelid on the side of facial palsy, which can lead to external irritation of the eye, causing discomfort or infection. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary. Patients can visit the neurology or otolaryngology department of a hospital and opt for comprehensive treatments such as traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture. The recovery period usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks.