How is the tattoo done on the eye?

The tattoo on the eyeball consists of the injection of paint beneath the surface of the white part of the eye, which becomes colored with the selected tone. Thus, this type of tattoo does not change the color of the iris, serving only to color the white region of the eye.

To make the tattoo in the eye uses a very similar technique to the tattoo on the skin:

1. The eye is cleansed with saline and, in some cases, a massage is done to facilitate the entry of the paint;
2. Small holes are made in the surface of the eye, using a machine or a fine needle, small holes are made in the surface of the eye;
3. The ink is injected through the needle into the layer between the conjunctiva and the sclera;
4. New eye cleaning is performed to remove excess paint that has remained on the surface of the eye.

This procedure usually causes little pain, but may cause some discomfort. However, keeping the eye still is very important to prevent the needle from piercing the layers of the eye too much. That way, eye tattooing is usually done by people who are accustomed to making body modifications, since they can deal better with this type of stress.

The tattoo on the eyeball is permanent and therefore people who are not absolutely certain that they want to color the eye should try to wear colored scleral contact lenses, which are larger than normal lenses and cover the entire eye. eye, producing a similar but temporary effect. This type of lens should only be used sporadically and up to 6 hours a day to avoid risks to the health of the eye.

Possible risks of tattooing on the eye

Getting a tattoo on the eyeball is a very risky technique, even when done correctly, including complications such as:

• Permanent blurry vision;
• Excessive sensitivity to light;
• Constant headache;
• Infection of the eye;
• Frequent sensation of dust in the eye.

In addition, total blindness may also occur, especially when the technique is poorly done or an excessive amount of paint is inserted, which ultimately injures the structures of the eye.

To reduce the risk of complications, you should consult a specialist who has a lot of experience in making this type of tattoo, usually professionals who do piercings or body modifications, for example.

Price of ocular tattoo

The value of the technique to color the eyes with tattoo is approximately 25 thousand reais, and the price can vary according to the selected professional and local. However, in this type of procedure it is very important to evaluate the professional who will do the tattoo and not just the full price.

How is recovery

The complete healing of the eye after the tattoo lasts between 2 to 3 months and in this period it is important to have some care like:

• Use professional moisturizing and antibiotic eye drops;
• Keep your eyes clean, especially after waking up;
• Do not wear contact lenses.

During this time of recovery the color of the tattoo may change slightly, mainly because the paint will spread better throughout the eye. In these cases, if necessary, it is possible to evaluate the injection of more paint after the complete healing of the eye.

Who should not do

In addition to all the risks associated with tattooing the eye, there are some contraindications that include all people with changes in the structure of the eye, such as glaucoma, cataract or retinopathy, for example.