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Shai M. Rozen, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1801 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: (214) 645-2353
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
As mentioned in our previous blog, Protection of the Eye in Patients With Facial Paralysis – Part 1, one of the most important priorities is to protect the cornea of the eye. In patients who present early in their paralysis (preferably within the first 6 to 12 months), reinnervation of the muscles of the face, …
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Following a period of temporary facial paralysis, many men and women may find that the affected facial nerves have recovered, but lingering asymmetry and involuntary muscle movements may persist. This condition, known as synkinesis, results from a miscommunication between the facial muscles and nerves. What is synkinesis? If you or a loved one are facing …
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Perhaps the highest priority in treating patients with facial paralysis is preventing blindness. The cornea is a thin layer of tissue that covers the pupil that is crucial for allowing light to enter the eye and reach the retina, thus allowing vision. Protection of the cornea is crucial because injury to the cornea may eventually …
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Approximately a month ago, my university asked me to give a talk in a newly created venue called Science Café on the subject of facial paralysis. The goal of this talk was to provide information for all non-medical people from Texas, across the United States, and abroad who are interested in the subject, whether they …
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