Can Botox cause problems such as blurred vision, double vision, and night vision?

I have had Botox for blepharospasm and am seeing some side effects and wondering how long does it last and will a rx eye drop help. The opthalmic MD said it was from dry eyes probably but it's very annoying (though comes and goes. It has been 2 weeks. Thanks!

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6 answers to “Can Botox cause problems such as...”

A: Double vision, yes...

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

...but blurry vision and trouble with night vision are unusual. I suppose dry eyes could occur if as a result of botox, you are unable to close your eyes fully. The side effects related to Botox should self resolve over the next several weeks. I would stay in close contact, however, with...

A: It may take weeks

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

The side effects you are experiencing can happen. Unfortunately, it may take several weeks for the effects of the Botox to wear off. The key is to keep the eyes moist which may involve taping at night. This too shall pass.

A: It should not last too long, use eye protection

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

In cases of blepharospasm a large number of units is injected around the eye to concentrically relax the whole orbicularis muscle. The portion of the muscle responsible for lid tone and protection of the eye should be intact. This portion is located much deeper. Maybe few units diffused to these fibers. The... more

A: Check with your doctor

By Steven Bengelsdorf, MD - Franklin General surgeon

It is very important to check with your doctor. It's impossible for Botox itself to cause those symptoms, per se. However, if you were injected for blepharospasm, there is a chance that your eyelid is not closing as fully at night and that part of your eye is "drying out" - this could lead to the... more

A: Botox side effects rare

By Robert Herbstman, MD - Red Bank Plastic Surgeon

Certainly the consent form for Botox treatment lists a multitude of "side effects" involving eyelid or vision issues. In the many years I have been injecting Botox, I can't recall any patients complaining of the issues you mention. The one patient who did have eye dryness and irritation... more

A: The nice thing about Botox is that is always goes away.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Katdaltx, The side effects that you are describing are very unusual. So, it is very important that you follow-up closely with you doctor. Also, make sure you keep your eyes nice and moist. However, the nice thing about Botox is that it always wears off. David Shafer, MD New York City