Is Botox to glabella and crows feet dangerous to eyesight since you can't squint/frown to block the sunlight?

November 1, 2014
Asked By:bobinhood in Iowa City, IA

People naturally squint/frown in the sunlight to shield their eyes from the bright light. People in need of a browlift or eyelid surgery may actually complain of visual obstruction/dimming of light due to excess skin blocking the visual field. When we frown, this gives a similar effect and blocks some of the light. But what happens when botox takes away this ability to squint/frown in bright light? Does this damage vision since we can't shield our eyes from the light without hat/sunglasses?

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November 21, 2014

Answer: You can still squint

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 21, 2014

Answer: You can still squint

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November 3, 2014

Answer: Is Botox to glabella and crows feet dangerous to eyesight since you can't squint/frown to block the sunlight?

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November 3, 2014

Answer: Is Botox to glabella and crows feet dangerous to eyesight since you can't squint/frown to block the sunlight?

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November 3, 2014

Answer: Is #Botox to #glabella and #crow's feet dangerous to #eyesight ?

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November 3, 2014

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November 3, 2014

Answer: I recommend patients wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from UV light.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 3, 2014

Answer: I recommend patients wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from UV light.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 2, 2014

Answer: Botox and Sunlight

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November 2, 2014

Answer: Botox and Sunlight

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