we can do simulations for all of our colors.

The risks of Ceritamed keratopigmentation procedure are similar to any refractive procedure (PRK, LASIK or SMILE) – in the majority of cases they are limited to symptoms of a dry eye and some degree of photophobia (increased sensitivity to light). Usually they last from days to a few weeks and are successfully treated with anti-inflammatory drops (prescribed by your doctor). In the majority of cases visual acuity remains the same (being slightly blurry for 24-48 hours); in some patients it may last longer, especially, in cases of hidden hyperopia or early presbyopia (usually after 40 years of age).

Though allergic reaction to the pigments cannot be 100% ruled out – to date, they were not reported with use in Keratopigmentation procedures. To the best of our knowledge there is no reported intraocular complication after that procedure.

Before performing Keratopigmentation we always measure size of the pupil in dark and light condition and never do keratopigmentation pupil less than night pupil size. That is why there are no cases of substantial night vision issues reported to this day. One patient reported faint shadow in his temporal visual field similar to the sensation when one wears a colored contact lens.

No, despite the fact that Keratopigmentation also uses pigments this is an absolutely different procedure and IT DOESN’T HAVE COMPLICATION OF EYE TATTOOING. Here are the major differences:

In Ceritamed keratopigmentation, pigment is placed inside of the cornea and covers the true color of the eye. Tattooing places, the pigment on the white part of an eye and does not change the actual eye color.

In Keratopigmentation there is NO leaking of the pigment, but in tattooing it was reported multiple times.

Keratopigmentation is performed by MD with the precision of Femto second laser and in sterile conditions. Tattooing is not done by a medical professional and has multiple reports of infection and complications.

Right after the procedure your vision will be somewhat blurry and will stay like that for a few hours and often till the next day. In some cases, hypersensitivity to light and foreign body sensation as well as dryness may stay longer but usually quickly alleviate by prescribed anti-inflammatory medications and artificial tears.