{"id":18439,"date":"2024-07-15T13:37:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T10:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/?p=18439"},"modified":"2026-10-24T20:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T17:26:11","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-eye-color-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-eye-color-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Color Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is Keratopigmentation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keratopigmentation is a type of tattooing procedure where pigment is injected between the layers of the cornea for aesthetic or therapeutic purposes. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, therapeutic keratopigmentation has been successfully performed for a long time with very positive results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is Eye Color Changed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Changing eye color is for aesthetic purposes and is not a medical necessity. It is done at the individual\u2019s request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Simplest Way to Change My Eye Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eye color is determined genetically by the pigments in the tissue called the iris. While it is possible to change the color of the iris by dispersing the pigments with a laser, this method does not produce the desired results and has been discontinued. Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital has never used this method. The simplest way to change eye color is to use colored contact lenses. However, those who wear colored contact lenses for a long time may develop intolerance (due to dry eyes or allergic conditions) and may not be able to use them anymore. Most people who want to permanently change their eye color are already colored contact lens users and are recognized by their surroundings with that eye color. Therefore, when they can no longer use colored contact lenses, they opt for permanent eye color surgery. Permanent eye color change is done by injecting pigment of the desired color into channels opened in the cornea with a laser. This process does not change the color of the iris.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is It Possible to Permanently Change Eye Color?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it is possible to permanently change eye color. However, the color of the iris is not changed. It is done by injecting pigment into channels opened in the transparent corneal layer at the front of the eye with a laser. The color may change in tone over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Can I Change My Eye Color?*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can use colored contact lenses or permanently change it with the keratopigmentation (FLAAK) method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Cost of Eye Color Change Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cost of eye color change surgeries does not vary based on the chosen color. However, it varies depending on the country, hospital, and doctor. Currently, it ranges between 5000-10000 Euros on average.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How is Eye Color Changed with a Laser?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To change eye color, channels are opened in the cornea with a femtosecond laser, and then pigment is injected into these channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can\u00a0 People Who Have Had Lasik or SMILE (Laser Eye Surgery) Get Eye Color Change Surgery?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, patients who have previously undergone LASIK or SMILE may be eligible for eye color change surgery (FLAAK). Previous laser eye surgery is not necessarily a contraindication. A detailed eye examination, including corneal topography and thickness measurements, is required to determine whether the procedure can be performed safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Can Have Eye Color Change Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This surgery is an aesthetic procedure and requires the individual to desire to change their eye color. The individual should not have any other eye diseases. Your doctor will determine if you are a suitable candidate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Long Has Eye Color Change Surgery Been Performed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Therapeutic eye color change surgeries have been performed for a long time. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, we have been performing therapeutic applications for over 8 years. Aesthetic keratopigmentation, or changing eye color, has become popular in the last 4-5 years. However, there are those who have been performing this surgery for over 15 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Are Eye Color Change Surgeries Performed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to our current knowledge, eye color change surgeries for aesthetic purposes are performed in France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Lebanon, the United States, India, Iran, Egypt, and Turkey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Current Method for Changing Eye Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current method for changing eye color is called FLAAK. In this method, the desired color pigment is injected into channels opened in the cornea with a laser to achieve color change. The color of the iris does not change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Eye Color Change Surgery Risky?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like any surgery, this procedure has risks. You should discuss the risks and possible complications with your doctor before deciding on the surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is It Possible to Return to the Original Eye Color After Eye Color Change Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The eye color change (FLAAK) procedure is permanent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the Eye Color Change Over Time After Laser Eye Color Change Surgery?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The eye color may change in tone over time after the eye color change (FLAAK) surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I Have Eye Number Correction Surgery After Eye Color Change Surgery (FLAAK)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is not possible to have LASIK and SMILE, but PRK, LASEK, or No-Touch procedures are possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Keratopigmentation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keratopigmentation is a procedure where pigment is injected between the layers of the cornea for aesthetic or therapeutic purposes. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, therapeutic keratopigmentation has been successfully performed for a long time with very positive results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is Eye Color Changed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Changing eye color is for aesthetic purposes and is not a medical necessity. It is done at the individual\u2019s request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Simplest Way to Change My Eye Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eye color is determined genetically by the pigments in the tissue called the iris. While it is possible to change the color of the iris by dispersing the pigments with a laser, this method does not produce the desired results and has been discontinued. Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital has never used this method. The simplest way to change eye color is to use colored contact lenses. However, those who wear colored contact lenses for a long time may develop intolerance (due to dry eyes or allergic conditions) and may not be able to use them anymore. Most people who want to permanently change their eye color are already colored contact lens users and are recognized by their surroundings with that eye color. Therefore, when they can no longer use colored contact lenses, they opt for permanent eye color surgery. Permanent eye color change is done by injecting pigment of the desired color into channels opened in the cornea with a laser. This process does not change the color of the iris.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is It Possible to Permanently Change Eye Color?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it is possible to permanently change eye color. However, the color of the iris is not changed. It is done by injecting pigment into channels opened in the transparent corneal layer at the front of the eye with a laser. The color may change in tone over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Can I Change My Eye Color?*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can use colored contact lenses or permanently change it with the keratopigmentation (FLAAK) method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Cost of Eye Color Change Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cost of eye color change surgeries does not vary based on the chosen color. However, it varies depending on the country, hospital, and doctor. Currently, it ranges between 5000-10000 Euros on average.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How is Eye Color Changed with a Laser?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To change eye color, channels are opened in the cornea with a femtosecond laser, and then pigment is injected into these channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can People Who Have Had Lasik (Eye Surgery) Get Eye Color Change Surgery?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eye color change surgery is possible in selected cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Can Have Eye Color Change Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This surgery is an aesthetic procedure and requires the individual to desire to change their eye color. The individual should not have any other eye diseases. Your doctor will determine if you are a suitable candidate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Long Has Eye Color Change Surgery Been Performed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Therapeutic eye color change surgeries have been performed for a long time. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, we have been performing therapeutic applications for over 8 years. Aesthetic keratopigmentation, or changing eye color, has become popular in the last 4-5 years. However, there are those who have been performing this surgery for over 15 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Are Eye Color Change Surgeries Performed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to our current knowledge, eye color change surgeries for aesthetic purposes are performed in France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Lebanon, the United States, India, Iran, Egypt, and Turkey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Current Method for Changing Eye Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current method for changing eye color is called FLAAK. In this method, the desired color pigment is injected into channels opened in the cornea with a laser to achieve color change. The color of the iris does not change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Eye Color Change Surgery Risky?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like any surgery, this procedure has risks. You should discuss the risks and possible complications with your doctor before deciding on the surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is It Possible to Return to the Original Eye Color After Eye Color Change Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The eye color change (FLAAK) procedure is permanent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the Eye Color Change Over Time After Laser Eye Color Change Surgery?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The eye color may change in tone over time after the eye color change (FLAAK) surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I Have Eye Number Correction Surgery After Eye Color Change Surgery (FLAAK)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is not possible to have LASIK and SMILE, but PRK, LASEK, or No-Touch procedures are possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"last-updated\">Son G\u00fcncelleme 24 October 2026 Saat 20:26 pm<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Keratopigmentation?\u00a0 Keratopigmentation is a type of tattooing procedure where pigment is injected between the layers of the cornea for aesthetic or therapeutic purposes. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, therapeutic keratopigmentation has been successfully performed for a long time with very positive results. Why is Eye Color Changed?\u00a0 Changing eye color is for aesthetic purposes and is not a medical necessity. It is done at the individual\u2019s request. What is the Simplest Way to Change My Eye Color? Eye color is determined genetically by the pigments in the tissue called the iris. While it is possible to change the color of the iris by dispersing the pigments with a laser, this method does not produce the desired results and has been discontinued. Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital has never used this method. The simplest way to change eye color is to use colored contact lenses. However, those who wear colored contact lenses for a long time may develop intolerance (due to dry eyes or allergic conditions) and may not be able to use them anymore. Most people who want to permanently change their eye color are already colored contact lens users and are recognized by their surroundings with that eye color. Therefore, when they can no longer use colored contact lenses, they opt for permanent eye color surgery. Permanent eye color change is done by injecting pigment of the desired color into channels opened in the cornea with a laser. This process does not change the color of the iris. Is It Possible to Permanently Change Eye Color?\u00a0 Yes, it is possible to permanently change eye color. However, the color of the iris is not changed. It is done by injecting pigment into channels opened in the transparent corneal layer at the front of the eye with a laser. The color may change in tone over time. How Can I Change My Eye Color?* You can use colored contact lenses or permanently change it with the keratopigmentation (FLAAK) method. What is the Cost of Eye Color Change Surgery? The cost of eye color change surgeries does not vary based on the chosen color. However, it varies depending on the country, hospital, and doctor. Currently, it ranges between 5000-10000 Euros on average. How is Eye Color Changed with a Laser? To change eye color, channels are opened in the cornea with a femtosecond laser, and then pigment is injected into these channels. Can\u00a0 People Who Have Had Lasik or SMILE (Laser Eye Surgery) Get Eye Color Change Surgery?\u00a0 Yes, patients who have previously undergone LASIK or SMILE may be eligible for eye color change surgery (FLAAK). Previous laser eye surgery is not necessarily a contraindication. A detailed eye examination, including corneal topography and thickness measurements, is required to determine whether the procedure can be performed safely. Who Can Have Eye Color Change Surgery? This surgery is an aesthetic procedure and requires the individual to desire to change their eye color. The individual should not have any other eye diseases. Your doctor will determine if you are a suitable candidate. How Long Has Eye Color Change Surgery Been Performed?\u00a0 Therapeutic eye color change surgeries have been performed for a long time. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, we have been performing therapeutic applications for over 8 years. Aesthetic keratopigmentation, or changing eye color, has become popular in the last 4-5 years. However, there are those who have been performing this surgery for over 15 years. Where Are Eye Color Change Surgeries Performed?\u00a0 According to our current knowledge, eye color change surgeries for aesthetic purposes are performed in France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Lebanon, the United States, India, Iran, Egypt, and Turkey. What is the Current Method for Changing Eye Color? The current method for changing eye color is called FLAAK. In this method, the desired color pigment is injected into channels opened in the cornea with a laser to achieve color change. The color of the iris does not change. Is Eye Color Change Surgery Risky? Like any surgery, this procedure has risks. You should discuss the risks and possible complications with your doctor before deciding on the surgery. Is It Possible to Return to the Original Eye Color After Eye Color Change Surgery? The eye color change (FLAAK) procedure is permanent. Does the Eye Color Change Over Time After Laser Eye Color Change Surgery?\u00a0 The eye color may change in tone over time after the eye color change (FLAAK) surgery. Can I Have Eye Number Correction Surgery After Eye Color Change Surgery (FLAAK)? It is not possible to have LASIK and SMILE, but PRK, LASEK, or No-Touch procedures are possible. What is Keratopigmentation?\u00a0 Keratopigmentation is a procedure where pigment is injected between the layers of the cornea for aesthetic or therapeutic purposes. At Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital, therapeutic keratopigmentation has been successfully performed for a long time with very positive results. Why is Eye Color Changed?\u00a0 Changing eye color is for aesthetic purposes and is not a medical necessity. It is done at the individual\u2019s request. What is the Simplest Way to Change My Eye Color? Eye color is determined genetically by the pigments in the tissue called the iris. While it is possible to change the color of the iris by dispersing the pigments with a laser, this method does not produce the desired results and has been discontinued. Ka\u015fkalo\u011flu Eye Hospital has never used this method. The simplest way to change eye color is to use colored contact lenses. However, those who wear colored contact lenses for a long time may develop intolerance (due to dry eyes or allergic conditions) and may not be able to use them anymore. Most people who want to permanently change their eye color are already colored contact lens users and are recognized by their surroundings with that eye color. Therefore, when they can no longer use colored contact lenses, they opt for permanent eye color surgery. Permanent eye color change is done by injecting pigment of the desired color into channels opened in the cornea with a laser.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18432,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1094,1652],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en","category-eye-color-change"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18439"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27594,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18439\/revisions\/27594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaskaloglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}