when i'm due for botox (about every 4 months) my eyes become light sensitive. i know it sounds strange. is there any reason for this?
Answer: Botox and Light Sensitivity Agree with the responses above.
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Answer: Botox and Light Sensitivity Agree with the responses above.
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April 4, 2015
Answer: Botox and Light Sensitivity I have heard this from some of my patients and the only explaination I have is that the eye muscles are used to compensate for light (that is why we squint in the bright light). If you are using botox around the eyes or even for the brows or glabella (11 lines) you may be altering how your body "squints" to bright light and altering how much light gets into your eyes. I suggest you go see an expert for treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
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April 4, 2015
Answer: Botox and Light Sensitivity I have heard this from some of my patients and the only explaination I have is that the eye muscles are used to compensate for light (that is why we squint in the bright light). If you are using botox around the eyes or even for the brows or glabella (11 lines) you may be altering how your body "squints" to bright light and altering how much light gets into your eyes. I suggest you go see an expert for treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
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April 10, 2015
Answer: Botox and light sensitivity Botox should not cause light sensitivity. It can occasionally cause headaches which can result in light sensitivity. As well, Botox can prevent you squinting which can mean that more light gets in, but this prevention is good and just means you should be wearing sunglasses.
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April 10, 2015
Answer: Botox and light sensitivity Botox should not cause light sensitivity. It can occasionally cause headaches which can result in light sensitivity. As well, Botox can prevent you squinting which can mean that more light gets in, but this prevention is good and just means you should be wearing sunglasses.
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April 5, 2015
Answer: Botox and light sensitivity. Yes Botox can lead to dry eyes and light sensitivity. The affect of the Botox to relax the muscles that cause the wrinkles around the eyes also causes the eyelids not to close as well which can lead to exacerbated dryness and increased light sensitivity. I would suggest trying artificial tears which you can get at the store to help your eyes feel more comfortable and I think your symptoms will improve.
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April 5, 2015
Answer: Botox and light sensitivity. Yes Botox can lead to dry eyes and light sensitivity. The affect of the Botox to relax the muscles that cause the wrinkles around the eyes also causes the eyelids not to close as well which can lead to exacerbated dryness and increased light sensitivity. I would suggest trying artificial tears which you can get at the store to help your eyes feel more comfortable and I think your symptoms will improve.
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