Restylane under the eyes. Does it possibly cause eye floaters?

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I'm 29. About 2years ago I received restylane injections under my eyes from a skilled cosmetic surgeon in LA. A month after the injections I started to notice a little gray spot in my vision. I Went to get checked by an eye doctor and she says I'm fine its normal for this to happen its part of aging by I was 27 when she said this...I dont get it. Anyway after that month it just went down hill I have a couple floaters in each EYE :( Could it be the injections at all? honestly Pls help.

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS · Answer

the floaters in the eye are due to cell s in the vitreous. This is due to aging and usually is due to vitreous turning to liquid from gel.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Martina, sorry to hear about your situation.  As with the other responses you have received, it is very unlikely that Restylane has anything to do with the floaters you are seeing.  There have been instances where injection procedures have caused vision issues, but it relates to the occlusion (blockage) of blood vessels in the face that lead to the eyes.  In this case, it would not be floaters, rather there would be an interruption in the vision.  When injections are performed safely, the risk of occlusion is virtually zero.  We would recommend being seen by an Ophthalmologist.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You state that you were examined by an eye doctor.  Was your eye doctor an ophthalmologist, and eye MD, or an optometrist, an individual with far less training?  If you saw an eye MD and they examined the the eye including a detailed examination of the retina, then relax, floaters are not caused by Restylane and the eye MD will have ruled out any of the more concerning issues that are associated with floaters.  On the other hand, if the eye doctor you saw was an optometrist, I strongly recommend seeing an ophthalmologist for an appropriate assessment of your eye health.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this is unlikely due to your Restylane injections. At this point, the Restylane has also dissolved. I recommend following up with an opthamologist for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I do not believe the Restylane is causing your eye symptoms. It's probably all gone at 2 years, anyway. At your age, these are serious symptoms and you need to see an eye specialist right away. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

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