Cosmetic keratopigmentation showed efficacy and high patient satisfaction in a large prospective series of patients with a follow-up of 1 to 6 years.
Previous LASIK surgery was identified as a risk factor and should be included among exclusion criteria.
“Purely cosmetic [keratopigmentation] is a novel indication, on which we have published the results of a first pilot study in 2016. Our experience over many years shows that it is a better and safer alternative to cosmetic contact lenses and iris implants for patients who wish to change the color of their eyes,” study author Jorge L.