Can Botox cause vision loss?

Although I don't really think Botox is the causing the vision loss, I still want to make sure.

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6 answers to “Can Botox cause vision loss?”

A: Botox causing vision loss is very unlikely

By Bruce Barach, MD - Albany Plastic Surgeon

I have never heard of Botox causing a loss of vision. Properly injected, it is well away from the eye. Occasionally, a poorly placed injection might cause a "droopy" upper eyelid.

A: To my knowledge, there is no known association between Botox and loss of vision

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

It sounds like your Botox injections were unremarkable when they were done. Starting to lose vision one month later because of an early cataract is most likely completely unrelated and would have started to happen whether you had Botox or not. In general, doopy eyelids and double vision are the potential... more

A: There is no association of Botox® causing or increasing your chances of developing cataracts!

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

In general, Botox is a very safe medication to use. There is no association of Botox causing, inducing, or increasing your chances of developing cataracts. In other words, the development of the cataract in one of your eyes is unrelated to the recent use of Botox. I would advise you to continue your... more

A: No.

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I have never seen it and never seen it reported in the literature, but there are cases of sudden blindness that can just occur. So, if you had either a botox injection, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and all of a sudden go blind in one eye, is it caused by either of them or just bad luck. We believe it... more

A: No, Botox Will Not Cause Loss of Vision

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

Hi Wendy, No, Botox will not cause vision loss, especially delayed vision loss. Good luck with your vision. Do stay in touch with your opthalmologist. Dr. P

A: Botox does not cause vision loss.

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

I think we collectively have sufficient experience and data with Botox to conclude that it does not cause vision loss. Botox can uncommonly cause eyelid drooping and double-vision, but not cataracts, retinal detachment, macular degeneration or any such thing. The cataract you have... more

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drbanda
95 posts
15 Jan 2009

Botox works by blocking a specific type of nerve activity thereby preventing messages from the brain reaching their target organ. These are specialized nerves that do specific functions. The exchange of images and information between the brain and the eye uses different types of nerves. This part of neuroscience is so well understood that the answer to your question is a definite no. It is most likely a coincidence that you developed a cataract within that time frame.

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