Experts advise caution with eye color surgery

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A quick surgical procedure now offers the possibility of permanently changing your eye color, but experts advise caution. In keratopigmentation, a surgeon uses a needle or laser to create space in the cornea and inject pigment, concealing the natural iris color. However, this surgery carries significant risks, including damage to the cornea and potential vision loss. Medical professionals recommend thoroughly weighing the risks and considering safer alternatives like colored contact lenses before opting for this irreversible change.

Source

Alafaleq M, van Haselen R, Ferrari F. The safety and effectiveness of a novel annular keratopigmentation technique; a cross-sectional survey of patients. BMC Ophthalmol. 2023 Jun 27;23(1):292. doi: 10.1186/s12886-023-02911-7. PMID: 37370030; PMCID: PMC10294306.

Additional Reading

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/22/health/permanent-eye-color-change-surgery/index.html#:~:text=In%20January%2C%20the%20American%20Academy,one%20Titus%20had%2C%20called%20keratopigmentation.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dangers-of-eye-color-change-surgery

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/18/eye-tattooing-experts-warn-about-risks-of-colour-changing-surgery