Has anyone with double-vision been offered a Botox injection to relax the eye muscle.

[wobblybee]

[gazzal]

i have double vision which is sometimes jumpy i went to the eye clinic in huddersfield where they took measurments i have to go back in march they will do another eye test and take more measurements to see if its deteriorated any more they said to me they can try botox or operate to straighten my eye gazzal,

[garfield58]

I've been offered an injection into the brain.

For my eye movement and double vision

Still thinking about it

[wobblybee]

Because I've had severe Iritis, there is a reluctance to interfere too much

with my eyes, in case the condition returns. Apparently, some people

have this injection on a fairly regular basis, and find it very helpful.

Currently, the lenses in my glasses are quite thick and heavy because

of the amount of prism incorporated in them, I also have an additional

stick-on prism added to the left lens, making it even more unsightly.

Shortly, I will be trying an Occlusal contact lens in the eye causing the

double vision. This is a double edged sword, because although it

alleviates the problem (seeing double), it means I will only see with

one eye. Plus, I will still need glasses, but containing a much lighter

lens.

I haven't been offered an injection directly into the brain to deal with

vision problems, I don't envy having to make that decision.

[february]

I occasionally have double vision, but have not had Botox injections. I've heard some people do though but, sorry, i cannot speak from experience... ;o)

[wobblybee]

Thank you for the info anyway. My eye problems share some characteristics

with those caused by Ataxia, but are not directly related to this condition.

At the moment, I am seriously thinking of trying the Botox to see if it helps, I'll

post the results on this site.

regards

Beryl

[wibblywobbly]

Hi,

My eyes are not too bad yet. Just a small nystagmus.

But I saw a different specialist on Weds and he talked about botox injections into the muscles in my arms and legs to reduce the spasms and contractions. I need to research and think about it.

I live in France by the way, so may be different here - but has anyone heard or had experience of this?

[HarryB Administrator in reply to wibblywobbly]

Hi

It might be best if you asked your question as a new question as more people are likely to see it. I would offer to do it for you but I could only post the question as written by me and therefore any answers would be directed to me, not you.

Best Wishes

Harriet

[wibblywobbly in reply to HarryB]

thanks will do.