Corneal Micropigmentation

Author: Charles S Zwerling*

Published: April 25, 2018

Abstract Content: Corneal Micro Pigmentation Is An Alternative Surgical Treatment To Enucleation In Blind Formed Eyes. Micro Pigmentation Is A Form Of Tattooing In Which Minute, Metabolically Inert Pigment Granules Are Placed Mechanically Or Manually Below The Epidermis For The Purpose Of Caosmetic And/or Corrective Enhancement. Micro Pigmentation Is Also Known As Permanent Makeup, Cosmetic Tattooing And Differs From Classic Tattooing In Which Indelible Pigments Are Implanted Intradermally And/or The Skin Is Scarred To Create Legends, Decorative Art And/or Symbolism For The Purpose Of Body Adornment. Recently, There Has Been A Renewed Interest In Mechanical Pigmentation Of The Cornea As A Surgical Option To Enucleation And Treatment Of Unstable Corneal Surfaces In Patients With Blind Eyes.