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The ever ongoing cosmetic quest to change eye colour
1Department of Ophthalmology, Amsterdam UMC, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|November 15, 2024
Summary
Cosmetic eye color change procedures, including drops, implants, and corneal tattooing, pose significant risks and potential harm. These methods are generally not recommended for aesthetic purposes due to serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Medical History
Background:
- Historically, cosmetic eye color alteration has been attempted through various means.
- Modern cosmetic procedures aim to change eye color for aesthetic reasons, often disregarding potential health implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a historical overview of cosmetic eye color change methods.
- To detail the risks and harms associated with these procedures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review
- Online search
Main Results:
- Historical use of adrenaline eye drops in concentration camps.
- Prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma can inadvertently increase iris pigmentation.
- Commercial eye drops (since 2011) are ineffective and dangerous.
- Iris implants (since 2011) caused severe complications including blindness.
- Laser treatments (since 2011) for eye color change risk uveitis and glaucoma.
- Corneal tattooing (keratopigmentation) complications include perforation, infection, and vision impairment.
- Cosmetic procedures can mask underlying ocular conditions and complicate future eye surgeries.
Conclusions:
- Permanently altering eye color for cosmetic reasons is inherently risky.
- The potential harms outweigh the aesthetic benefits for healthy eyes.
- Patients should be fully aware of the severe complications before considering these procedures.
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