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Help please! is botox into the eye muscle possible to correct a small squint?
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Information: It is possible to get improvement. But you must be careful not to overdue it for fear the eyelid will not work at all. Remember the eylid is for the protection of the eye. An eylid that wil not close wil lead to extreme dryness and corneal ulders which can lead to corneal scar and blindness treatable only with corneal transplant.
Answered 4/18/2013
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Botox for squinting: Botox is extremely helpful to relax the "squint lines" around the eyelid for cosmetic reasons. If it is a tic-like squinting that is involuntary, this might be blepharospasm and is something that might be covered by your insurance.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Not really: If you are referring to a misalignment of the eyes, then Botox can be used for this. Botox wears off so it is not very effective. A small misalignment can be corrected surgically. See an ophthalmologist to discuss your options.
Answered 6/24/2014
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