Does Botox Injection Stops Eye Tics ?

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my daughter is suffering from eyes tics and keeps blinking frequently while talking. when ticked by us there is no blinking.Is it eye tics ? can this be cured with botox injection

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Sometimes there is cross communication and confusion between motor nerves in the face and a neurologist should examine your daughter to determine the cause.  It they feel it to be appropriate, they may consider her to be a candidate for botox treatment. They should discuss with you the risks including secondary unwanted loss of muscle function of important expressions such as smiling and eating if this were a possibility. Asymmetric facial muscle position at rest and with motion can create a "stroke-like" appearance as the untreated side acts differently than the botox-treated side. That is why a neurologist and possibly an ENT, should be consulted, one that has a great experience in botox.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

It may be possible that botox would improve this condition. I would have your daughter examined by an ophthalmologist first to make sure that there is nothing else going on and check her eyelid function.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Yes, Botox and Dysport have successfully been used for this condition.  Be certain to see a physician that is experienced in this type of treatment.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Eye tics can happen for many reasons. A neurologic work-up may be in order. Botox had been used successfully for facial tics.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Eye tics or Facial Spasms need to be worked up by a good neurologist to understand their cause. They are frequently treated and stabilized with Botox. You are advised to seek someone who is experienced in the treatment of Facial spasms.

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