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    • Its use has expanded significantly across various medical fields.

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    • To review the current and emerging applications of botulinum toxin within ophthalmology.
    • To highlight its efficacy in treating specific ophthalmic conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of botulinum toxin's use in ophthalmology.
    • Analysis of clinical applications and indications.

    Main Results:

    • Primary uses include essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.
    • Effective for eyelid retraction in Graves' disease.
    • Induces protective ptosis for lagophthalmos and corneal diseases.

    Conclusions:

    • Botulinum toxin remains a vital therapeutic agent in ophthalmology.
    • Its role extends beyond initial applications to encompass a broader range of ophthalmic disorders.
    • Continued research may reveal further uses in eye care.