This Is All You Have To Know About Eye Ball Tattoo/Scleral Tattoo

Scleral tattooing is the practice of tattooing the sclera, or white part of the human eye. The dye is not injected into the tissue, but between two layers of the eye, where it spreads out over a large area. The process is not common as there are few professionals comfortable doing it.

Are eyeball tattoos painful?

 This procedure, in which the sclera was injected with blue dye, was successful. The procedures were "effectively painless because there aren't nerve endings in the surface of the eye," says the article's author Shannon Larratt. The aftereffects include "fairly minor" pain, bruising, and some discomfort.

 

How long do eye tattoos last?

 

Most eyeliner tattoos will last between 8 and 18 months, however the pigment will eventually fade, so a 'touch up' is recommended after 12 months

 

How much does an eye tattoo cost?

 

Getting the whites of your eye colored in a scleral tattoo, or eye tattoo, can cost $450 or more.

 

Can eyeball tattoo be removed?

 

Yes, it can. While technologically and medically cosmetic eyeliner tattoos can be removed, it's not easy, it's uncomfortable and costly. Sometimes the pigment is nearly impossible to remove. What's more, there's also serious potential risk to your eyes and the skin surrounding your eyes if not done correctly.