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This Doctor Can Change the Color of Your Eyes. Should He?
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- In Paris, a cosmetic eye surgery called Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Annular Keratopigmentation (FLAAK) is being performed to change eye color by injecting mineral-based pigment into the cornea, not altering the iris itself.
- The procedure was invented by Dr. Francis Ferrari at New Eyes Paris clinic, where over 2,500 patients have sought the treatment, many learning about it through social media platforms like Instagram.
- Patients, such as Ayşegül Kolvert who traveled from Grenoble, choose from various pigment colors including green, blue, gold, and more, often to transition from darker to lighter eye shades without the need for contact lenses.
- The surgery involves creating a circular incision in the cornea using a laser, allowing the pigment to be injected and effectively mask the iris color beneath, providing a permanent cosmetic change.
