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Double Vision from Botox?

asked 2 years ago by Pickel in Walnut Creek
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Question viewed 2,761 times
Tags: double vision, side effects

I had Botox injections about two weeks ago. I am now experiencing double vision. Is this a side effect of Botox? How long will this last? What can I do to change this side effect?

3 answers to Double Vision from Botox?

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Rare but Possible

If you had the crow's feet area injected, indeed it is possible, though very unlikely, to get double vision (what we term diplopia). This occurs if the BOTOX is injected into the area of the lateral corner (canthus) of the eye too strongly or the dosages or volume is too high. Double vision, or diplopia, happens when the lateral rectus muscle (the muscle that comes in from the side of the eyeball and helps it move left-to-right), are weakened. Thisoccurs because the BOTOX has... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Botox and double vision

Botox is intentionally used to weaken muscles that can cause eyes to deviate in one direction or another. In some instances, particularly longstanding, double vision may result when it is suddenly corrected. In instances when Botox is used cosmetically, it can spread up to 1 inch from where it was injected. It does have the potential to spread to the eye muscles particularly if injected near the eyelid. This rarely occurs but may result in double vision. It is temporary and will resolve.... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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