The use of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of strabismus.
Alteration of the position of the eye within the orbit is conventionally achieved by surgery on the extraocular muscles; a new method, selective weakening of one of the muscles with Botulinum Toxin A is described. Results in the first 85 cases treated show that it is a safe, and effective treatment, particularly suited to certain cases of strabismus.
D000328:Adult; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D013285:Strabismus / Q000188:drug therapy*
D001905:Botulinum Toxins