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TitelTransient vertical diplopia after treatment of the orbicularis muscle with botulinum toxine
DoelTo keep in mind the side effect of Botulinum toxin used more and more for aesthetic treatment. Facial injections to treat or reduce « crow’s feet » can send patients in emergency to the ophthalmologist.
MethodesWe report a clinical case of vertical transient diplopia after one session of Botulinum injection around the eyes performed by her dermatologist. We also repeat indications and characteristics of Botulinum Toxin.
ResultatenOphthalmologic evaluation revealed a hypertropic position of the right eye. Fresnel prisms were prescribed but never used because the spontaneous resolution of diplopia 3 weeks after.
ConclusieBotulinum injections are considered as a safe procedure to temporally reduce fine facials wrinkles. We should be aware that complications such as diplopia exist and can cause great discomfort.
Auteur 1
NaamDE TEMMERMAN
InitialenS
StadBrussels
Auteur 2
NaamGOBIN
InitialenC
StadAntwerp
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