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A member asked:

I have strabismus , how good is botox to fix it and what are the disadvantages of using this treatment knowing i had a eye muscle surgery 6 yrs ago?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It works not forever: Botox works but not forever. The progress of Botox injection is amazing. Ask your doctor about duration and the need to repeat over a lifetime.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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