Ophthalmologist of the highest category, Associate Professor of the Department of Eye Diseases of the National Medical and Surgical Center named after N. I. Pirogova Irina Leshchenko told whether it is possible to change the color of the eyes with the help of an operation and what such a surgical intervention could threaten. Reported by radio Sputnik. The specialist noted that with age, the eyes acquire a more faded color. At the same time, she clarified that those who initially have a light color of the eye iris suffer the most from this. However, according to her, there is no definite proof of the connection between fading of the eyes and the presence of diseases. Leshchenko added that there are two types of eye color change surgery: dye injection into the sclera and laser color correction to lighten the pigment. But, in her opinion, such methods are "sabotage". "This is a mutilating operation, and, frankly, there is little sense from it. If you want to change your eye color, wear contact lenses of any color: purple, pink, red, speckled. It is much safer than eye color change operations," she said. Leshchenko. Earlier, the doctor explained the effect of coronavirus on vision.
