Does Botox Injection Stops Eye Tics ?

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Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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my daughter is suffering from eyes tics and keeps blinking frequently while talking. when ticked by us there is no blinking.Is it eye tics ? can this be cured with botox injection

7 answers to Does Botox Injection Stops Eye Tics ?

Botox for eye tics and twitching

Yes, Botox and Dysport have successfully been used for this condition. Be certain to see a physician that is experienced in this type of treatment.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox can be used for facial spams and tics

Sometimes there is cross communication and confusion between motor nerves in the face and a neurologist should examine your daughter to determine the cause. It they feel it to be appropriate, they may consider her to be a candidate for botox treatment. They should discuss with you the risks including secondary unwanted loss of muscle function of important expressions such as smiling and eating if this were a possibility. Asymmetric facial muscle position at rest and with motion can... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox and eye ticks

It may be possible that botox would improve this condition. I would have your daughter examined by an ophthalmologist first to make sure that there is nothing else going on and check her eyelid function.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox, Eye Blinking and Eye Tics

First make sure what exactly is going on with your daughter and the specific cause, if that can be diagnosed. Presuming the work up confirms facial tics ( involuntary muscle contractions), Botox is one option to manage/ treat symptoms. It is not a cure.

Anifat Balogun, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

BOTOX® relaxes the muscles which cause blepharospasm ["eye tics"] and hemifacial spasm ["facial tics"]

BOTOX® is a very simple and safe medication which relaxes the muscles which cause blepharospasm ["eye tics"] and hemifacial spasm ["facial tics"]. Because blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm are medical conditions, treatment of these conditions with BOTOX® is often paid for by medical insurance. Treatment usually needs to be repeated every 2-4 months to keep blepharospasm and/or hemifacial spasm under control. BOTOX® is effective for both... more

Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon

Eye ticks and botox

Eye tics can happen for many reasons. A neurologic work-up may be in order. Botox had been used successfully for facial tics.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox Injection for Eye Tics (Facial Spasms)

Eye tics or Facial Spasms need to be worked up by a good neurologist to understand their cause. They are frequently treated and stabilized with Botox. You are advised to seek someone who is experienced in the treatment of Facial spasms.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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