Eye drops claiming to change eye color after three months of use are causing a stir.
A video demonstrating the effects of eye drops allegedly capable of altering eye color has gone viral on social media.
These eye drops, marketed as a groundbreaking beauty innovation, claim to transform eye color with just a few drops applied daily.
Developed by a U.S.-based beauty company, the product’s manufacturers state that using the drops twice a day can visibly change eye color. TikTok users have shared testimonials showing dramatic transformations.
One video, viewed over 6.2 million times, features a woman exclaiming: “After using these drops for three months, my eyes changed from brown to blue!”
The company insists the product is safe, claiming that its drops have undergone rigorous lab testing and are 100% safe. It asserts that the drops are made from natural ingredients and are free of side effects, allowing daily use without concern.
Curious buyers can find these drops easily through international shipping on online marketplaces for approximately $50.
The trend has sparked mixed reactions. Some viewers express excitement with comments like, “I can’t wait to try this!” or “No more contacts or surgery—amazing!” Others caution, saying, “This seems too good to be true—and potentially dangerous.”
The medical community has raised alarms about this viral product. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has warned consumers: “It’s important to note that the FDA has not approved these eye drops.”
The AAO further stated that while the advertisements showcase dramatic before-and-after effects, they fail to explain how these drops function. They added that the potential risks to eye health significantly outweigh any perceived benefits, and they strongly advise against using these products.
Melanin levels in the iris determine eye color. Lower melanin levels produce blue eyes; higher levels produce brown or black eyes. A complete absence of melanin leads to red eyes.
The manufacturer claims their drops adjust iris melanin levels to achieve the color change. However, artificially altering melanin levels can increase light sensitivity, trigger eye inflammation, and even result in vision loss.
Using unapproved eye drops for extended periods could lead to severe complications, including iritis, uveitis, and pigment dispersion glaucoma. In extreme cases, such usage could result in blindness.
The obsession with changing eye color has gone beyond drops, with some resorting to a procedure known as corneal pigmentation surgery. Despite its hefty $17,000 price tag, hundreds undergo this operation annually.
Originally designed to treat corneal and iris damage caused by infections or trauma, the procedure is now used for cosmetic purposes. However, performing this surgery on healthy eyes can lead to significant complications.
A 2021 study reported troubling outcomes: among 40 cosmetic surgery patients, 12 experienced temporary light sensitivity, 5 noticed pigment fading or changes, and 1 LASIK patient suffered corneal thinning and bulging.
The AAO cautioned that cosmetic corneal pigmentation surgery poses a significant risk of vision loss and complications such as sensitivity to light and bacterial or fungal infections.
