What damage could occur if a botox injection leaks from the syringe into the eye ?

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In receiving a botox injection in the area above my eyes, the syringe leaked fluid (botox) into my eye. What damage exactly could this accident cause? The doctor did not seem to be concerned when it happened or did not want to take responsibility. Ive been having eyesight issues since then

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would not worry as there is no evidence this will cause any harm. However, if you are concerned please follow up with your injector for an evaluation and to discuss your concerns. Best of Luck!

Anna Sylwestrowicz, MD, FRCP(C) · Answer

This will cause no harm.
Botox needs to be injected with a hypodermic needle in order to have an effect on the neuromuscular junction.
Just alert your provider and wipe off the excess fluid (contains normal saline).
Dr. Anna Sylwestrowicz MD, FRCP(C)
Victoria, BC

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It happens occasionally that a drop of Botox will escape the syringe and fall into the patient's eye. In the last 25 years I've never had a problem with a patient developing any kind of symptoms from that happening. I think you're perfectly safe. Good luck from New York City

Ravi Jain, MBBS · Answer

Do not worry about that. There's no evidence to suggest that you will come to any harm. Botox has to be placed directly in muscle to have an effect.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

I don't believe you have anything to worry about. Probably the only negative from the Botox leaking from the syringe is that some of the Botox went to waste.

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