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Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Using Alphagan for droopy eye from Botox

Would it be okay to use Alphagan P 0.1% to treat a droopy eye cause by Botox even though I don't suffer from glaucoma and neither require medication for lowering the eye pressure? I am concerned about the fact that I am using a medication that is primarily used to treat a condition that I do not suffer from. This is my 3rd week post-Botox and I still have droopy eye. Thanks again for your kind reply. 


Michael A. Persky, MD
13 months ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi DG1,

Sorry to hear that you are suffering from a droopy eye lid after Botox. I have not heard of using Aphagan P (a glaucoma eye drop treatment) for your problem. I have heard of using Visine eye drops that cause a vaso constriction, and help a little for a few hours.

Fortunately I have not had to advise my patients, but we recommend that the drops be used sparingly, and only if the patient has a social occasion where they want improvement for a few hours. I will speak to our Allergan rep to see what the deal is with Alphagan.

Good luck, hopefully this resolves quickly for you.

Dr. P

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