I had Botox 4 weeks ago by a fully trained nurse . I had a top up 2 weeks ago , I felt my eye sight had changed where I was straining at distance, iv now got double vision in my right eye. I have had an eye test which was all clear no glasses needed. I'm having bloods and an eye appointment Monday . Can you advise please ?
April 3, 2017
Answer: Blurred vision after Botox this is a known but rare side effect of Botox and should dissipate in a few days. Most likely it does not have anything to do with poor technique
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April 3, 2017
Answer: Blurred vision after Botox this is a known but rare side effect of Botox and should dissipate in a few days. Most likely it does not have anything to do with poor technique
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Botox injection - complications It's unfortunate that you have suffered this complication. Generally, an in depth knowledge of anatomy is the key to a good natural result when it comes to injecting Botox. When injections are done by a specialist surgeon, you can be assured that someone who knows and see a the anatomy is injections you. What I think has happened is that the nurse may have injected too deep or too close to yours intra-orbital muscles which are responsible for moving your eyeballs, so if one muscle on one side is affected by botox, usually the lateral rectus muscle and the other side is not, then you get unequal movement and hence double vision as the image on your retina is not balanced. If the dose was small enough, this should resolve in a few weeks. Worst case is that it may take 3 months. This is usually not the case. You are doing the right thing by getting a consultation, and I think you should see an ophthalmologist for review. Hope this is helpful.
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Botox injection - complications It's unfortunate that you have suffered this complication. Generally, an in depth knowledge of anatomy is the key to a good natural result when it comes to injecting Botox. When injections are done by a specialist surgeon, you can be assured that someone who knows and see a the anatomy is injections you. What I think has happened is that the nurse may have injected too deep or too close to yours intra-orbital muscles which are responsible for moving your eyeballs, so if one muscle on one side is affected by botox, usually the lateral rectus muscle and the other side is not, then you get unequal movement and hence double vision as the image on your retina is not balanced. If the dose was small enough, this should resolve in a few weeks. Worst case is that it may take 3 months. This is usually not the case. You are doing the right thing by getting a consultation, and I think you should see an ophthalmologist for review. Hope this is helpful.
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