Two Kinds of Ink: Operating on Tattooed Eyes

If the phrase “eyeball tattoo” conjures up recklessness – revise that thought

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Scleral tattooing, or eyeball tattooing, involves injecting ink under the bulbar conjunctiva and is a practice that began in 2007.
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The couple in the article underwent refractive lens exchange surgery after having their sclerae tattooed, documenting their medical history extensively.
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Complications from scleral tattooing can include severe visual outcomes, with 71% of reported cases experiencing globe penetration.
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Despite potential risks, the couple's surgery was uneventful, with no impact from the tattoo on their surgical outcomes or ocular assessments.
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The artist responsible for their tattoos emphasized that proper technique ensures the pigment does not obstruct inner eye structures.

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