I have MS. My right eye droops. Do you think Botox would help?

Thank you for sharing your case.  With your history of MS, I definitely would not recommend Botox injections.  You may be a good surgical candidate to fix the problem, however.  Consider s consultation with a board certified oculoplastic surgeon to discuss your options.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question judy caiti. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with muscle expression. One of the side effects of Botox sometimes is a droopy eyelid. If this is due to Botox then it can be treated with eye drops. If the cause is different a different treatment option would be recommended. Multiple sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disorder that can affect multiple nerves in the body. Please consult with a neurologist for specific
recommendations. Good luck!

Hi. Obviously an exam is needed evaluate you, but in general, Botox can not correct a droopy eyelid. Botox weakens muscles, so it would likely make your eyelid more droopy. Since you have MS, there may be a number of causes for your droopy eyelid. You may be a candidate for eyelid surgery. I recommend evaluation by an oculoplastic surgeon to determine your best options. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.

Botox is not a good choice for a patient with MS as it is a neurologic disorder. there is treatment for you and you should see a board certified oculoplastic surgeon for treatment

Hello Judy Caiati,Botox should not be used in patients with neurological disorders such as MS.  It would not help to raise a droopy eyelid and could make it worse.  It could also last longer in you than other patients because of MS.  There are surgeries that can help a droopy eye if it has been that way for a long time (but if this is just an MS flare causing the droopy eye then it would likely improve with time alone).  I would suggest your concerns with your neurologist to see if he or she has any other recommendations.  I hope this helps and good luck.