Trending Eye Color-Altering Drops May Carry Risks, Experts Warn
Published on August 30, 2024
In the age of viral beauty hacks, changing your eye color with a simple drop sounds like a dream come true. But this trending cosmetic quick-fix is sending alarm bells ringing through the medical community. Experts warn that these unregulated products could turn your quest for dazzling eyes into potentially permanent damage. No Evidence Eye Color Is Changed The products in question are non-prescription eye drops marketed as solutions to change eye color. “Consumers seeing these products on TikTok or elsewhere online need to know that they are not FDA [U.S. Food and Drug Administration] approved,” Dr. JoAnn A. Giaconi, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), said in a press release....