I am 26 & had botox treatment for chronic migraines 2 weeks ago. 2 days after the treatment I got a droopy left eyelid that has got progressively worse over the past 2 weeks. Both of my eyes are dry (something I've never experienced before), and neither of my eyes are producing tears. Both eyes are red, and blurry all the time. I have also developed a spasm or twitching under the droopy eye.
Answer: Botox At 2 weeks you should notice the effects of Botox for the muscles it was injected into. What you are describing is not common with respect to vision changes and dry eye after Botox. Although unfavorable, sometimes an eyelid will droop after Botox depending upon where it was injected. Having said all of this, I recommend that you are evaluated by the provider who performed the Botox injections so he/she may fully examine what is going on. I would not wait to see if these symptoms just resolved on their own.
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Answer: Botox At 2 weeks you should notice the effects of Botox for the muscles it was injected into. What you are describing is not common with respect to vision changes and dry eye after Botox. Although unfavorable, sometimes an eyelid will droop after Botox depending upon where it was injected. Having said all of this, I recommend that you are evaluated by the provider who performed the Botox injections so he/she may fully examine what is going on. I would not wait to see if these symptoms just resolved on their own.
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August 13, 2017
Answer: BOTOX SIDE EFFECTS The Botox, can have side effects. If the Botox affects the levator muscle on the upper eyelids, then you can get a droopy eyelid, also can affect the lacrimal gland, and the tear production gets decreased. The lack of tears affects the vision and can give you a blurry vision, as your eyes need a very thin tear layer over them that works as part of the vision mechanism. All those side effects are temporal and will go away, but in the mean time it will be very uncomfortable and will make your daily activities difficult. Please contact your physician and ask for recommendations. I will recommend you to use some artificial tears in the mean time to lubricate your eyes.
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August 13, 2017
Answer: BOTOX SIDE EFFECTS The Botox, can have side effects. If the Botox affects the levator muscle on the upper eyelids, then you can get a droopy eyelid, also can affect the lacrimal gland, and the tear production gets decreased. The lack of tears affects the vision and can give you a blurry vision, as your eyes need a very thin tear layer over them that works as part of the vision mechanism. All those side effects are temporal and will go away, but in the mean time it will be very uncomfortable and will make your daily activities difficult. Please contact your physician and ask for recommendations. I will recommend you to use some artificial tears in the mean time to lubricate your eyes.
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Answer: Side effects of Botox I will answer this one quickly, as we should not give more specific advice with your side effects without doing a physical exam and evaluating you in person. You should immediately contact your provider and/or go see an expert provider to help you if they are unwilling.
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Answer: Side effects of Botox I will answer this one quickly, as we should not give more specific advice with your side effects without doing a physical exam and evaluating you in person. You should immediately contact your provider and/or go see an expert provider to help you if they are unwilling.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects Botox like any other medication, occasionally can have side effects. Most of the time they are transient and tend to decrease over time, starting 3 weeks after the injection. Side effects may depend on the amount of units injected ( for migraine it is typically a lot of Botox), injection site, technique but also patient health condition and following directions after the injection.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects Botox like any other medication, occasionally can have side effects. Most of the time they are transient and tend to decrease over time, starting 3 weeks after the injection. Side effects may depend on the amount of units injected ( for migraine it is typically a lot of Botox), injection site, technique but also patient health condition and following directions after the injection.
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July 16, 2018
Answer: Botox Relief Sorry to hear about your experience. One thing that we like, and hate, about Botox is that the affect always goes away. In this case of unwanted affects like yours, rest assured, these unwanted affects will resolve (but so will the wanted affects). Sometimes we try an eye drop called "Lopidine", which may give temporary relief from the eye symptoms. You will want to talk to your doctor to see if that is an option for you.
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July 16, 2018
Answer: Botox Relief Sorry to hear about your experience. One thing that we like, and hate, about Botox is that the affect always goes away. In this case of unwanted affects like yours, rest assured, these unwanted affects will resolve (but so will the wanted affects). Sometimes we try an eye drop called "Lopidine", which may give temporary relief from the eye symptoms. You will want to talk to your doctor to see if that is an option for you.
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