Seeing floaters and eye/nose pain after fillers, what can I do?

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I had fillers in my cheek hollow/subcheek area, nasolabial folds,lips and chin 8 wks ago. For 6 wks I've had sudden onset eye floaters/flashes,seeing dark lines and photo burn mostly when waking up & after looking at screens. Also sore eyes,the sides of the top of my nose etc aching. Saw doc & not sinus infection. Doc used a cannula in the nasolabials. She said I don't appear to have an occlusion. I don't think she has exp with complications. I have had nasolabials done twice in a 3 month period

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question Ella92. I understand your concern. Fillers are used to
restore lost volume in and enhance the appearance of the face. It is difficult to make an assessment without photographs. If a filler is inadvertently placed into a vessel it can lead to occlusion. Symptoms include pain and visual changes. In these cases the filler can be dissolved. An ophthalmologist would be able to assess other visual changes. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations.  Good luck!

Leslie Kim, MD, MPH · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I am sorry to hear that you are having these symptoms.  I recommend that you see an ophthalmologist to undergo a formal evaluation of your eyes.  I suspect that these symptoms are not related to your treatment, although it is certainly possible.  Hope that helps, I hope you feel better soon.

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