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Keratopigmentation, also known as eye color change surgery, is performed for two purposes: therapeutic and cosmetic. Therapeutic keratopigmentation aims to improve the appearance of corneal scars (the cornea is the transparent layer at the front of the eye) resulting from surgeries, injuries, or infections. This procedure involves applying pigment in the form of a corneal tattoo to an eye that has lost its vision and appears completely white, giving it a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. We observe that patients undergoing keratopigmentation for this purpose experience great satisfaction. Additionally, any holes or openings in the pupil caused by injury or other reasons can be closed with keratopigmentation, preventing the patient from being bothered by light.
Another topic is the eye color changing procedures that have recently become popular for cosmetic purposes. Nowadays, people place great importance on their appearance, and aesthetic looks are increasingly valued in social settings. Therefore, cosmetic surgical procedures are on the rise. The process of changing eye color with keratopigmentation is purely an aesthetic operation. The current technique for this procedure is known as FLAAK. In this method, the layer that gives the eye its color is not touched; instead, channels are opened within the corneal layer using a laser, and the desired pigment is applied.
Regarding pricing, the costs of procedures performed for therapeutic purposes differ from those for cosmetic purposes. It is not appropriate to provide a price over the phone without seeing the patient, as the use of laser or the number of pigments needed varies from patient to patient. Therefore, if you are considering keratopigmentation, or eye color changing surgery, it is more suitable to consult the doctor in person rather than asking for a price by phone or email. Additionally, not every patient may be suitable for this procedure. For this reason, our hospital does not provide prices for eye color changing surgery or any other surgeries over the phone. This policy is in place to avoid misleading patients.
