Xeomin Ran in my Eye Accidently What Should I Do? I'm Very Scared

Question

I received xeomin in my forehead today as the doctor was pulling the needle out I felt liquid quickly running down my forehead and it ran into my eye. I am so scared now that something is going to happen to my eye please any insight would be so helpful.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hi Marilyn,

	 You have nothing to worry about, a small amount of Xeomin will not cause any harm to the eye.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

No. I have been injecting Botox since 1989 and over the years occasionally this has occurred either to my patients or to patients referred to me after this had taken place. I have never seen (or heard) of any type of problem arising from a small amount of these drugs coming into contact with the eye. You can relax and stop worrying!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Xeomin and Botox are unlikely to produce any muscle weakness that is clinically evident.  I would recommend a one week follow up to assess just to make sure.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

I have never heard of Botox Cosmetic, Dysport or Xeomin having caused a problem with the eye if some liquid dropped in the eye, and I would think that in the last 20 years of cosmetic botox, and more years with ophthalmologists treating strabismus ("lazy eye") by injecting the muscles of the eye (not eyelid) that there would have been vocal reports from patients, the company or warnings from the FDA, by now. Please do see an ophthalmologist for an evaluation to obtain reassurance.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Please let this go.  There is not harm from this.  Yes a little Xeomin was wasted but it certainly is not going to cause any harm.  Try to relax.  Breath deeply.

Xeomin Ran in my Eye Accidently What Should I Do? I'm Very Scared

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