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Double Vision with Botox - Florida

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I wanted to look good as I was seeing a friend...

joy5143November 8, 2010
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I wanted to look good as I was seeing a friend whom I hadn't seen in 10 years so vanity took over and I had botox around the eyes one week before visit. Three days after the injections I woke up with double vision that was 2 weeks ago. I am wearing a patch over one eye just so I can work. I was told that the botox migrated into the eye muscle and I should see improvement within several weeks. If not, it could be 3 months. Never again would I do botox. It is not worth it. Have you heard of this problem with botox?

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BrittB
November 8, 2010

Hi Joy, 

I look all over our Q&A for answers to your question but could not find anything, so I posted your question, I'm sure there are other community members out there who have had a similar experience. Are your eyes at least looking as you had hoped they would? Thanks for the review and please keep us updated.

-Britt

joy5143
November 8, 2010
The eyes look good, no crows feet. Too bad no one can see both eyes with this patch on. I called Allergan about this side effect and they were not helpful at all. I am just hoping someone else has experienced this and can at least ease my mind. I keep saying I did this to myself. Everyone I talk to keeps saying this will be temporary but how long is temporary.
BrittB
November 8, 2010

Hi Joy,

Well, at least the physical results were good. As for the double vision, our doctor community is usually pretty quick to answer questions so hopefully they will be able to provide some insight. Don't blame yourself, we all want to look our best, many people have great experiences with Botox and you never know how your body will react. I'm sure everything will turn out great. Do you have to wear the patch to see your friend? Please keep me updated.

-Britt

joy5143
November 8, 2010
Yes, I am wearing this patch now 2 weeks. I have read so many articles on botox in the past 2 weeks and the eye doctor said my eyes are not working together, out of alignment due to the muscle not responding like the other eye. She gave me a thorough exam and found nothing. My vision is good in both eyes but I just have double vision when trying to use both eyes. I read about botox being used in the muscle for alignment and it mentions 12 weeks so that is what I am thinking it is going to take to get better.
BrittB
November 8, 2010

Well, it's been what 2 weeks now and they said you could be better in 12? So that is 10 weeks more you have to wait, till your eye is supposed to be better? That's no fun, (I know obviously Britt ;) ) Hopefully it will be sooner. Please keep me updated.

Thanks,

-Britt

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South Florida Girl
November 9, 2010
I'm so sorry you did not have a positive experience with botox. I haven't gotten botox but I'm thinking about it.
BrittB
November 9, 2010

Hi South,

When are you considering getting Botox?

-Britt

joy5143
November 17, 2010
It is now one month and still wearing a patch. Have seen slight improvement with double vision but not enough that I can keep this dang patch off. I keep hoping that I will wake up and be cured but it seems like I may be in for another 2 months. Hopefully the botox will be out of my system within 3.
BrittB
November 17, 2010

Thanks for the update Joy. Yes, I to hope it will be out soon, I'm glad you did find some people who are dealing with the same thing, thus providing support.

Keep us updated,

-Britt

tanatanita
April 20, 2016
Hi Joy ! I had only 10 days since I had botox, unfortunately I have all the side effects u girls had mentioned in here, double vision is horrible!!! I'm trying to believe what the person who injected me is telling me "fine more days" but I don't think I would ever do botox again!!!!!! Thank u for sharing your experience Joy! Btw I know it has been years since then 2010! So u got all better now I'm sure! God bless you ♡
UPDATED FROM joy5143

It has been 2 months since I had the botox and...

joy5143December 31, 2010

It has been 2 months since I had the botox and unfortunately had the side effect of double vision. I am probably 60% better and have double vision with distance but I can finally use the computer without a patch and read, which I could not do. Still need patch for driving. Spoke with a female doctor who also had botox and also had side effects and she said it probably will take 6 months before I am close to 100% improved.

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UPDATED FROM joy5143

It is three months to the day when I had botox...

joy5143January 19, 2011
It is three months to the day when I had botox around the eyes and suffered double vision. Had to wear a patch and honestly it was hell. Approximately 3 weeks ago I started to see an improvement and did not need the patch when I was at home except for watching tv. Last night was the first night I did not need the patch for tv and this morning I drove to work without the patch. My eye sight is still fuzzy but at last I am becoming somewhat normal again. No more botox for me. I love my eye wrinkles!!!

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