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How Much Does Botox Cost for Strabismus?

asked 1 year ago by Baytown in Baytown, TX
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 1,001 times
Tags: eyes, costs

6 answers to How Much Does Botox Cost for Strabismus?

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Cost of Botulinum toxin (Dysport and Botox) for strabismus

Depeding on the provisions of your insurance policy your out of pocket expense will vary greatly as does the geographic locale. Discuss this with your ophthalmologist.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for strabismus (crossing eyes)

Botox was first developed for the treatment of crossed eyes and is one of the medical indications for botox use. As such, insurance should cover it. This type injection is administered by an ophthalmologist, particularly specialized in pediatric or neuro ophthalmology.
Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD

Monterey Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and strabismus

Botox used specifically on the eyes  muscles to help with strabismus should be discussed with an ophthamoligist that specializes in this.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for srabismus

You should be evaluated by an ophthalmoloigst who is very experienced at doing Botox injections for strabismus to ensure that you are a candidate for such treatment. After evaluating you they would be able to tell you better what the cost is and you can also check to see if insurance can cover some of the cost or if insurance won't pay for it.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox Cost for Strabismus

This should be covered by most insurances. But if you pay than I would assume a fee of between $900 to $1200 in USA. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Generally, this service is covered by insurance.

Dear Baytown Please recognized that the standard for treating strabismus (cross-eyes) is with surgery.  The indications for using BOTOX to align the eyes are relatively limited.  The key is your pediatric ophthalmologist or neuro-ophthalmologist.  These are the specialists that do these types of treatments.  This is a medical indication for BOTOX and is generally covered by your health insurance.  Please do not expect your plastic surgeon's nurse to do... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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