Abstract
Selective muscles can be paralysed or weakened for a limited time period using botulinum toxin type A. The upper eyelid muscles can be a target, leading to a temporary protective ptosis. In this report we discuss indications for this application, describe how to perform the injection, and present results. The procedure is safe and effective.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Amnion / transplantation
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Blepharoptosis / chemically induced*
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Botulinum Toxins, Type A / administration & dosage*
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Botulinum Toxins, Type A / adverse effects
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Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use
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Corneal Transplantation*
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Corneal Ulcer / surgery*
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Eyelid Diseases / drug therapy*
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Humans
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Informed Consent
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Injections, Intramuscular
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Injections, Subcutaneous
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Neuromuscular Agents / administration & dosage*
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Neuromuscular Agents / adverse effects
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Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use
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Oculomotor Muscles
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Safety
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Time Factors
Substances
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Neuromuscular Agents
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Botulinum Toxins, Type A