Botox®  is often thought of as a way to treat wrinkles, but Botox®  is also used to treat a variety of eye related conditions such as Blepharopspasm. Blepharospasm is a condition that causes the eyelid muscles around the eye to close involuntarily. This may cause loss of vision, especially while reading, headaches, and eyebrow strain. The early symptoms of blepharospasm include increased blink rate, eyelid spasms, eye irritation, midfacial or lower facial spasm, brow spasm and eyelid tics. 

Blepharospasm can be treated effectively with tiny doses of Botox®  injected into several sites above and below the eyes.

Where is the Botox®  Injected?

The sites of the Botox®  injection will vary slightly from patient to patient, but is usually  given on the eyelid, the brow, and the muscles under the lower lid. The injections are carried out with a very fine needle.

What are the Benefits?

The benefits of Botox®  injections to treat Blepharospasm usually begin in 1 - 14 days after the treatment and last for an average of three to four months.

Other eye related conditions that can be treated with Botox®  injections include: 

Ptosis:  Also known as Blepharoptosis. It refers to an eyelid which is droopy. This may cause a loss of vision, especially while reading, headaches, and eyebrow strain.

Lagophthalmos: Patients with lagophthalmos have an inability to close eyelids. This may occur, for instance, in patients with Thyroid eye disease.

Ectropion : Ectropion is when the eyelid turns out. Visit the Lid Malposition page for more details.

Epiphora:  Patients with epiphora complain of watery eyes; it is when there is an imabance between production and drainage of tears.

Call us today @ (808) 246-0110 for more information or to schedule your appointment in our Lihue Ophthalmology office.