Could Botox have caused this swelling to my eye? (Photo)

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2 days ago I had Botox to my eye area On the day everything seemed well,until the following morning I work up with a crusty eye, it's puffy under my eye/face,my eye is weepy & red I made an app with an optician I explained what I had done & mentioned that I had been swimming earlier that wk (could it be a possible eye inf?) She said all is well it's just conjunctivitis However I'm just worried this is due to the Botox. have you ever seen this post Botox or is this simply an eye infection?

Tanya T. Khan, MD · Answer

Hi, this does not sound related to the Botox injections, I believe that you do have symptoms of eye irritation consistent with conjunctivitis. It may be worth seeing an ophthalmologist for a full eye exam. Likely coincidental that the symptoms started after the injection.

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question holly83. Botox is a
purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. Sometimes irritation or infection can occur in the eye area around the same time as a Botox treatment. But this is usually a coincidence. Please consult
with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Damon B. Chandler, MD · Answer

Botox does not cause any of the symptoms you describe.  Please do not see any more non-doctors for any evaluations or treatments.  Opticians make glasses and have no medical knowledge.  Please see a board-certified medical doctor and surgeon, called an Ophthalmologist, to see about your eye concerns.

Tianna Tsitsis, MD · Answer

Botox does not cause conjunctivitis.  The timing is coincidental.  Good news is that it will resolve and is usually viral in nature.  Id recommend you continue to follow up with your eye specialist.

Pamela Stuart, MD · Answer

Holly83- your photo is consistent with a conjunctivitis. It is unlikely that is has any relationship to the Botox injections. Should the condition persist or get worse, you should see your primary care doctor however, not an optician, as you would want to have it further evaluated by a physician.
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