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Indication and efficacy of botulinum toxin in ophthalmology

AI Li-kun   

  1. Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
  • Received:2016-09-12 Online:2016-09-25 Published:2016-09-26
  • Contact: AI Li-kun, Email: likun_ai2406@yahoo.com

Abstract:

Since the first introduction in strabismus, Botulinum toxin have been expanded to many clinical sub-specialties. In the 40 years, its use in ophthalmology has spread to cover a broad range, including strabismus, blepharal disease, cornea and lacrimal related diseases. (Ophthalmol CHN, 2015, 25: 289-293)

Key words: botulinum toxin, strabismus, blepharal disease