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Case Reports
. 2018 Feb;20(1):50-51.
doi: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1349322. Epub 2017 Aug 22.

Esotropia following botulinum toxin type A injection for facial wrinkles

Soo-Keun Lee  1 , Hee Jin Jun  1
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Esotropia following botulinum toxin type A injection for facial wrinkles

Soo-Keun Lee et al. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2018 Feb.

Abstract

We report a rare case of eye complication following botulinum toxin type A (BTA) injection. A 36-year-old healthy woman received BTA injections on the glabella, forehead, and periocular area to improve her wrinkles. Four days after BTA injection, diplopia and esotropia developed on her right eye.

Keywords: Botulinum toxins; diplopia; esotropia; strabismus.

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