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

After your Botox treatment in these
areas, you are still able to squint, however, not all muscles that were
previously used will be involved to the same extent. Therefore, you can still
close your eyes in the sunlight, but your frown and crow’s feet will be
diminished.

Thank you for your question. I recommend patients wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from UV light. All the best,

My suggestion to everyone getting botox is sun protection, glasses and to use lubricant eye drops if they normally have dry eye.  This is likely not necessary at all, but something I recommend as prevention.  There is nothing long term that has shown eye issues after botox injection in or around the eyes in the appropriate locations. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question.Whether you have had Botox or not, I recommend the use of UV protective sunglasses when you are out in the sun. Protect your eyes.



To be sure, see two or more licensed
and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make
sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have Botox.



I hope this helps.

Your question is an excellent one.  The short answer is no, Botox injected in the glabella and crow's feet does not pose a threat to your eyes.  You may find that you wear your sunglasses a bit more often but there is no evidence that the inability to squint as much puts you at higher risk for ocular problems.

Botox treatments for your crows feet and 11 lines will not take away your natural ability to squint to protect your eyes to the sun since only 1/4 of the orbicularis (eye) muscle is being treated.  In general, on a sunny day, it's a good idea to wear sun glasses and protect your eyes from the UV light. 

The best way to shield your eyes and block the sun is to close your eyes. Properly performed Botox injections will not interfere with your ability to close your eyes. It is also a very good idea to wear sun glasses not only to delay the onset of frown lines and crow's feet but also to protect your eyes. This is even more important in my area, Denver, as the sun is so intense most days out of the year. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox brand treatment is perfectly safe when injected by a well-trained professional.  The effect it has on lifting the brow should not prevent the eyelid muscles from squinting or closing the eyes in response to bright light.

Botox will neutralize the effect of the muscles that are injected.    It should not impact your ability to close your eyes. If in the sun you feel you can't squint then you should wear sunglasses.

Dear bobinhood:Botox around the eye is limited to rebalance the muscles of expression and reduce lines created by those muscles between the brows (glabella) and outside the brows (crowsfeet).The majority of the circular muscle around the eye which purses the eyelids shut are not relaxed during the usual Botox techniques. Sometimes, Botox is intentionally injected in the lower eyelid muscles to reduce lines and creases under the eye and may cause dryness or laxity of the lower lid. Uncommonly, Botox over the eyebrow will cause the brow to drop or the upper eyelid to drop. In all cases, this circular muscle, the orbicularis oculi will continue to function and protect your eyes from direct injury.UV light is is not well protected by the eyelid and in any case, sunglasses with proper UV protection are recommended whether using Botox or not.Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Ophthalmologist regarding your Botox and Eye risk concerns. Good luck and wear your sunglasses!