Can you get red eyes from Botox?

February 7, 2016
Asked By:Trixie40 in Allentown, NJ

I had botox injections on my forehead about 10 years ago. That night, about 8 hours later, I noticed my eyes were somewhat bloodshot before bed. When I woke up the next morning it was gone. If I had it done again, would this return? I've never heard anyone mention this side effect before and wondering if it is dangerous.

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March 17, 2016

Answer: Most likely, your bloodshot eyes were merely a coincidence.

William Groff, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
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March 17, 2016

Answer: Most likely, your bloodshot eyes were merely a coincidence.

William Groff, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
February 10, 2016

Answer: Botox

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2016

Answer: Botox

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2016

Answer: Botox is not known to cause red eyes

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 9, 2016

Answer: Botox is not known to cause red eyes

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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February 8, 2016

Answer: Can you get red eyes from Botox?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 8, 2016

Answer: Can you get red eyes from Botox?

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February 8, 2016

Answer: Can you get red eyes from Botox?

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February 8, 2016

Answer: Can you get red eyes from Botox?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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