I recently had Botox injected into my forehead and between my brows 30 units total. 2 days later, I woke up to pain in my right eye, and a very bloodshot eye. I went back to the medspa where I had it done, and was told it was unrelated. A trip to my eye doctor revealed I have inflammation in my eye. Dr prescribed me prednisolone eye drops. 3 days after using that drops my eye continues t worsen. Redness is worse, pain in worse. No discharge and my eyes aren't watery. Could this be from Botox?
April 8, 2013
Answer: They say never say never in medicine.
Having said that, I have been doing treatment with botulinum toxin since 1988. I have never seen BOTOX cause ocular inflammation. So I would say that the ocular inflammation is coincidental. However, should you be treated again in the future and develop the same inflammation, we would say that the ocular inflammation is a type of idosyncratic reaction that you develop. That does not mean that the BOTOX causes the inflammation. It could be that the stress of the treatment is your trigger.
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April 8, 2013
Answer: They say never say never in medicine.
Having said that, I have been doing treatment with botulinum toxin since 1988. I have never seen BOTOX cause ocular inflammation. So I would say that the ocular inflammation is coincidental. However, should you be treated again in the future and develop the same inflammation, we would say that the ocular inflammation is a type of idosyncratic reaction that you develop. That does not mean that the BOTOX causes the inflammation. It could be that the stress of the treatment is your trigger.
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April 9, 2013
Answer: Bloodshot Eye and Pain after Botox?
It is unlikely that Botox is the reason for your eye symptoms. Most likely it is coincidental. I would followup with your eye doctor for continued care.
(This answer is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ general education only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider for further evaluation of your individual case.)
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April 9, 2013
Answer: Bloodshot Eye and Pain after Botox?
It is unlikely that Botox is the reason for your eye symptoms. Most likely it is coincidental. I would followup with your eye doctor for continued care.
(This answer is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ general education only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider for further evaluation of your individual case.)
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