Would You Pay $12,000 to Change Your Eye Color
roll the dice: to take a chance on something that might succeed or fail
Would you pay $12,000 to change your eye color? Some people do. This surgery, popular in Europe for over ten years, is now becoming trendy in the United States. Many people want blue or green eyes, believing it will help them feel more confident or look more attractive.
The surgery, called keratopigmentation, works like a tattoo for the eye. A surgeon adds color to the cornea, hiding the natural iris. However, the procedure is not without risks. Experts warn that this surgery is rolling the dice with your eyesight. Complications, though rare, can be severe. Some patients report pain or vision loss after the surgery.
Eye tattoos are not new. The idea dates back to ancient Greece, where copper sulfate was used to color damaged eyes. Today, the procedure goes beyond color correction allowing people to completely change their eye color.
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