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May 2023
26m 31s

Botox! What Is It Good For?

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Since its medical discovery, botulinum toxin (Botox) has found increasing use in ophthalmic practice. Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley review the common cosmetic and functional uses of Botox, as well newer applications beyond the treatment of strabismus and facial spasms.

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