Jeavons Syndrome, also known as epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia (EEM), is a type of rare epilepsy syndrome characterized by multiple seizure types. Children with EEM are sensitive to bright lights and have seizures that cause their eyelids to jerk repeatedly.

Jeavons Syndrome most often starts in children aged between 6 and 8 years but can start any time between the ages of 2 and 14 years. It is more prevalent in girls than boys.
In this webinar, attendees will learn how to recognize the clinical features of epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, as well as help differentiate epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia from other epilepsy syndromes. The webinar will also review the preferred treatments for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia.

About the Speaker:
Kelsey M. Smith, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her clinical and research interests include genetic generalized epilepsy syndromes including epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, autoimmune associated seizures disorders, and women with epilepsy.