No, you should not tattoo your eyes. While it's technically possible to inject ink into the sclera (the white of the eye), it's incredibly risky and carries severe potential consequences.
The Dangers of Eyeball Tattoos
Eyeball tattooing, also known as scleral tattooing, involves injecting ink under the surface of the sclera using a needle. The ink then spreads to color the white part of the eye. However, this procedure is extremely dangerous and can lead to several serious complications, including:
- Blindness: Temporary or permanent vision loss is a significant risk. The procedure is invasive and can damage the delicate tissues of the eye.
- Infection: Introducing ink into the eye significantly increases the risk of infection, which could lead to further complications.
- Inflammation: The injection and the presence of ink can cause severe inflammation and pain.
- Irreversible damage: Unlike skin tattoos, eyeball tattoos are practically irreversible. Any mistakes or complications are difficult, if not impossible, to correct.
Several sources, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eyeball-tattoos-are-even-worse-than-they-sound), strongly advise against this procedure. Reddit posts (https://www.reddit.com/r/bodymods/comments/1b4gxh4/ive_always_wanted_to_yet_by_eyeballs_tattooed/) and other online forums echo these warnings, emphasizing the high risk of serious complications. Health authorities like NSW Health (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/eyeball-tattooing.aspx) also highlight the permanent and irreversible nature of this procedure and its potential for severe harm.
The procedure is not like traditional tattooing; it involves injections that spread the ink, rather than a needle covering the whole area (https://www.reddit.com/r/bodymods/comments/upc9eb/got_my_eye_balls_tattooed/). This method inherently increases the risk of complications.
In short, while the procedure is possible, the extreme risks far outweigh any potential cosmetic benefit.
