Which Eye Drop is Used to Correct Ptosis Caused by Botox Injection?

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Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Apraclonidine eye drops can be﻿ used to help with eyelid ptosis following Botox treatment. The eye drops will not help eyebrow ptosis. Apraclonidine is an alpha-andrenergic agonist eye drop. It can cause the muscles to contract, elevating the upper lid. Thank you, and I hope this helps answer your question.

Jennifer Reichel, MD · Answer

Aproclonidine (Iopidine) can be used to correct eyelid ptosis caused by injection of Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin. Aproclonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and will affect the muscle in the eyelid called Muller's muscle. It can give 2-3 millimeters of elevation to the eyelid. It is normally a glaucoma medication. It is prescription. You use 1-2 drops to the affected eye two to three times a day for 3 weeks. However, Aproclonidine will NOT improve eyebrow drop or ptosis. You can tell if you have eyelid ptosis by looking straight ahead in the mirror. If the colored part of your eye (the iris) is less visible on one side than the other, then you have true lid ptosis. If caused by botox, it will improve 100% with time (weeks to months). The muscle that was affected by the botox is called the Levator Palpebral muscle.

Daniel Yamini, MD, FACS · Answer

Iopidine 0.5% (Apraclonidine) applied 1-2 drops every 3-4 hours for roughly 2-3 weeks is very effective to reduce the droopiness of the eyelid after botox.  It starts working in about 30 minutes.   It will not work if you have heavy or droopy eyebrows.  Best of luck

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

One eye drop that is commonly recommended for Botox induced droop of the eyelid(s) is Naphcon A.  Two other drops that may work are Lopidine and Aproclonidine.  However, these may only help eyelid droop and will not improve a drooping brow.  In addition the drops don't work for every case.  For most post Botox droop a patient simply has to wait for the effect to wear off which can take several months.

Sean Paul, MD · Answer

Apraclonidine ophthalmic eye drops can help with ptosis of the eyelid after Botox or Dysport treatment. It activates the sympathetic nerves that help left the lid. Unfortunately, there is no other quicker option to get the lid lifted. You have to wait until the product wears off and then inform your medical care provider of the issue previously.

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