Introduction: Botulinum toxin (Botox) can be used to manage strabismus due to its efficacy in inducing muscle paralysis by blocking acetylcholine release. Botox is an important treatment for many conditions in ophthalmology; however, clinicians must be aware of its potential complications, such as mydriasis. Mydriasis is defined as dilation in the pupils, and it can be divided into two subsets: transient and persistent mydriasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Rheumatic diseases pose risks to pregnant women, leading to complications like preterm birth, congenital heart block, and pregnancy loss. These diseases are expected to deteriorate during pregnancy and further in the postpartum period. The impact of these diseases on the pregnancy will add further burden on the patient, fetus, physician, and healthcare system.
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