Uses of Botulinum Toxin a in Ophthalmology:

Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare

LiviaTeo¹ 

关键词: Botox;    Botulinum Toxin;    Cosmetic;    Eyelid;    Strabismus;   

DOI  :  10.1177/201010581202100106

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Introduction:Botox® (serotype A) is currently available and used to treat various ophthalmological conditions. The aim of our study was to review the current indications, side-effects and updates on the clinical use of botulinum toxin- A (Btx-A) in the field of ophthalmology.Methods:A literature search using the keywords “Botulinum Toxin”, “Botulinum Toxin A”, “Botox” and “Ophthalmology” was performed using Pubmed. Articles describing the use of botulinum toxin A were selected and reviewed.Results:The uses of Btx-A in ophthalmology can be broadly classified into four categories: eyelid, strabismus, cosmetic and others. In the eyelid, it can be used to treat blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, apraxia of lid opening or induce ptosis in lid retraction and exposure keratopathy. In strabismus management, it can be injected into overacting muscles to realign the eyes. For cosmesis, it can be used to relax facial muscles to reduce wrinkles while other indications include treatment of chronic dry eye, lacrimal hype...

【 授权许可】

CC BY