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Keratopigmentation is a permanent method of changing eye color. However, in less than 30% of cases, the pigments may fade over time, and the color needs to be touched up a few years after the operation.
Keratopigmentation is not reversible. So, you should be careful about the type and material of the color you choose before the surgery. While a slight color change is possible, reverting to the original eye color is not possible unless you select a color similar to your eye color and undergo surgery again.
There is no need for specific care after keratopigmentation, and you can return to your normal routine two or three days after the operation.
The final result will be close to the color you chose if you have selected your desired color carefully using reliable simulators. One important point is that if the original color of your iris is too dark, the final result may not be identical to the color you expect and have seen in the simulator.
If keratopigmentation is performed by a skilled cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist using appropriate equipment and high-quality, standard pigments, it will not have a negative effect on vision.
Following keratopigmentation, the size of the pupil shrinks, which makes access to the fundus challenging and restricts cataract surgery. This procedure has attracted criticism for this side effect. However, you should note that modern cataract surgery techniques allow this surgery without causing any serious complications (in specialized clinics). Currently, keratopigmentation does not restrict cataract surgery.
No. Keratopigmentation causes no complications for you over time or with aging.
This operation can be performed around 20 years of age and older.
Like any other surgery, eye care is necessary, but there is no special care needed. You should use standard sunglasses after surgery.
This procedure poses no limitation on physical activities for martial artists or swimmers.
This procedure does not impair an individual’s vision. Thus, those who perform precision work from close or far distances can undergo this surgery, but they need to make sure that it does not contradict the rules of their organization.
Yes. Keratopigmentation is performed at corneal layers and does not alter the internal structure of the eye. Since this procedure does not affect the individual’s visual acuity or sharpness of vision, those who had surgery to avoid glasses can undergo this procedure.