Use of Botox in the Management of Thyroid Related Upper Eyelid Retraction

Summary

Currently there are few therapeutic options for the treatment of lid retraction secondary to thyroid orbitopathy (TO) during the active stages of the disease. BoTox injection is capable of creating a ptosis, that in the setting of TO can return the upper lid to a more physiologic position, thus improving cosmesis, corneal lubrication and potentially quiescent stage lid position. This investigation aims to examine the properties of this relationship.

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2012-01

Completion

2012-02

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Business): “lack of funding”

Drugs

Indications