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Dr. Freeman confirms that in recent times more and more Israelis are interested in performing the procedure to change the color of the eyes. According to him, the aesthetic surgery does not yet exist in Israel, but in his estimation it will not be long before they start performing it here as well. Until then, similar to hair transplants, the Israelis are also carried away For this trend, which can be performed in the meantime, as mentioned, in other countries. “For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to change the color of my eyes, and recently I was exposed to the option through Instagram,” says Roy, 34, for example. the procedure in France. In the past year, groups of Israelis are being organized who fly there to do the surgery.” After parting with 40 thousand shekels, he looks at the world today through his green eyes.
From an allergic reaction to blindness: the risks involved in surgery
Despite the seemingly simple option, which allows almost anyone to change the color of their eyes, there is still the question of safety. Recently, the American Academy of Ophthalmology issued a serious warning regarding this type of surgery, according to which: “Kertopigmentation may lead to damage to the cornea, cause fluid leakage and even loss of vision,” it says. The academy also warns of sensitivity to light that may develop following surgery, from an allergic reaction to color, inflammation, and bacterial or fungal infection. Experts advise patients considering these procedures for purely cosmetic reasons to weigh these serious risks against the potential benefit.
“The natural cornea is clear and the surgery permanently changes the situation,” adds Dr. Freeman, noting that apart from the risks associated with any surgical intervention, keratopigmentation may impair the ability of doctors to thoroughly examine the eye, since the pigment impairs the ability to see the perimeter of the retina. “It may interfere Even later in life if the patient is forced to undergo the common cataract surgery, or surgery to repair a retinal tear.” He also notes that comprehensive research is needed on the long-term consequences of the surgery.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology also warns of another method of changing the color of the eyes, even more dangerous, called “iris transplantation”, a surgery that involves inserting an artificial iris through a slit in the edge of the cornea. Freeman explains that this is an old-fashioned method, which is often carried out in South American countries. “This is a complex, complicated and very dangerous intraocular surgery,” he warns.
And what does the Ministry of Health say?: “Kertopigmentation surgery is a cosmetic operation that involves injecting dyes into the iris. The operation is performed in Israel in one clinic and it is not included in the health basket. It is important to note that this is an invasive operation that can cause various complications.” However, from an examination we made, it appears, as mentioned, that there is not yet a clinic that actually performs the treatment.