"Eye color change surgery" is popular in the U.S.Expert "Beware of side effects" [Anchor Report]

Foreign media reported that surgery to change the color of the eyes is gaining popularity in the United States these days.

Known as corneal pigmentation or corneal tattoos, the surgery was originally developed for patients with damaged corneas or irises, but it seems to have spread to the United States since surgery began in Europe in the 2010s for cosmetic purposes.

There are various reasons for surgery, such as improving appearance, looking more confident, or wanting to have the same eye color as your family, etc.
The surgery time for
is as short as about 30 minutes, but the cost is about 17 million won, and there is no insurance coverage.

The biggest concern is the side effects,
Experts warned
that the cosmetic surgery could lead to serious risks of vision loss and complications such as photosensitivity, bacterial or fungal infections.
I advised you to get a doctor's prescription and wear contact lenses if you want to brighten your eyes.