If an alpha agonist eye drop such as brimonidine fails to minimize ptosis (droopy eyelids) after few days, you should use Visine (or generic tetrahydrozoline) eye drops a couple times a day and you should see some improvement as it works to strengthen Mueller's muscles on eyelids. Mueller's muscles are... more
More eye drops for droopy eyelid after Botox?
I recently had Botox injections in forehead, between the brows, crows feet, and above the right brow for symmetry. I now have a horrible droopy eyelid that is extremely upsetting and uncomfortable. I am presently on Brimonidine 0.2% for prevention of Glaucoma, which I thought would take care of my eyelid. It's not working though. Is it safe to add another eye drop? Thank you. Please help.
2 answers to “More eye drops for droopy eyelid...”
A: Brimonidine is an alpha agonist.
Dear Helen Brimonidine is an alpha agonist and its mechanism of action is analogous to Iopidine, the drop that is customarly used to raise the eyelid after BOTOX causes ptosis. If the brimonidine you are using is not raising the eyelid, it is likely that Iopidine won't either. I recommend... more
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