I got Botox yesterday and today I woke up with what looks and feels like pink eye. Is this because of the Botox??

Botox should not cause pink or red eye, I suggest speaking to your physician or seeing your eye doctor.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question, and I am sorry to hear about your eye issues.  Unless there is the possibility that your injector had pinkeye, Botox in and of itself will not lead to pinkeye development.  If your injector is a board certified plastic surgeon, they should be able to diagnose what has taken place, and offer treatment options.

It sounds like a coincidence - botox injections are not known to induce pink eye development. Given your concerns you should see your family physician to ensure that your pink eye is treated appropriately! 

There are a number of possibilities. Firs, the incubation period is longer than one day for pink eye and it is quite contagious but cannot occur this fast.  Most likely you do not have pink eye and may just have some irritation from having the area irritated--could be from the gloves, a prep or even if some of the Botox got into the eye.If it is in only one eye and it is bacterial it will not go to the other eye,if it is viral it will If it is just irritation it shold subside quickly. If you are concerned return to your doctor and see

So sorry that this happened to you. It must be a coincidence as there is no correlation between Botox and pink eye. Perhaps you were in the early stages of pink eye before the procedure. Even if the injector or nurse had pink eye, they would have had to treat you without gloves to transmit the virus or bacteria to you. The good news is that pink eye is short lived. When it's over you will love your Botox. 

Hi clausan123,There is no correlation or connection between pink eye and Botox. Pink eye usually is a viral infection of the cornea. I suggest that you see your primary physician to make sure of the diagnosis of pink eye and get adequate treatment for it.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz

Thank you for your question.  Botox cannot cause conjunctivitis (pink eye).  It may be coincidental or could be a reaction to the latex gloves if you are sensitive.  You need to be seen by a physician to have your eye evaluated and receive treatment if needed.  Please contact your Botox provider and share your concerns with him or her.  Best of luck and take care.Please view the link below to learn moreSincerely,Dr. John Serrao