Corneal Tattooing
The leading reason for corneal tattooing is to cosmetically alter the appearance of the eye. Usually, the need for this alteration stems from corneal opacities. Corneal opacities (the scarring of the cornea which creates an opaque or semi-transparent area on the eye) can be caused by keratitis, and cataracts, among others.
These opacities can be cosmetically disruptive for patients in their everyday lives. Tattooing the cornea can cosmetically alter the discoloration and therefore blend the opacity to a normal eye color.
Occasionally, corneal tattooing can be performed in cases where it might improve the sight of the eye.
Dr. Martinez, as a Cornea specialist, is one of the few experienced and reputable Surgeons, Nation Wide, capable of performing this procedure.
