INTRODUCTION:
In recent times, there has been quite an influx of interest in stroma eye color change. I’ll explain why this is important, why it’s likely the future, and how it could become very useful in the near future. I will also clear up misconceptions, common questions and any doubts around the topic.
WHAT IS STRŌMA:
Strōma is the permanent change of eye color through a laser procedure, aiming to affect melanin at the iris. The laser removes the brown pigment that allows a lighter natural eye color underneath to become visible without the use of implants or additional pigment.
HOW DOES IT WORK:
In humans, eye color ranges from light brown to very dark brown, and due to the way light interacts with the iris stroma through a process called the Tyndall effect, eyes can appear to range from blue to green or even hazel. What they have in common, however, is that they mask lighter colors. STRŌMA Laser is a low-energy laser that passes through the cornea and gently targets melanin resting on the surface of the iris. That initiates an inflammatory immune response within the body where the pigment is slowly degraded and cleared away, hence revealing the underlying light-colored eye. The non-invasive procedure makes use of advanced eye mapping, tracking system, and a frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser to safely and precisely change iris color.
SAFETY:
It ought to be pointed out that there is no medical procedure in existence that is entirely free from risk, though STRŌMA is at present undergoing clinical trials and has proved successful over the few years it has been in place. The procedure is expected neither to create problems of eye cancers, macular degeneration, nor light sensitivity issues itself because it is only aimed at pigment on the front surface of the iris.
The low-energy laser is accurately targeted at the iris and does not enter the pupil or any part of the eye involved in vision. Pigmentation destroyed during treatment is naturally eliminated from the body by the vascular system, thus avoiding any possibilities of increased pressure in the eye. Ongoing trials are meant to refine the process so that the highest safety standards are achieved.
Early reports noted no serious adverse events in the rigorously evaluated trial subjects (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, retinal health, glaucoma testing, etc.) in those small international cohorts.
RESULT:
Clinical trial results:
Initial international human trials, where parts of the iris were treated and then the whole iris treated with a laser, have been very positive in 64 patients treated to date, with the change in eye color and overall eye health examined. While initial findings have been positive, further follow-up information had not been received at the time of reporting.
Trials in Central America started on partial iris transplants followed by full irides, reporting initial success at detecting lighter colors in the eyes while ensuring the eyes were in good health in such patients.
How results appear:
This laser induces a biological effect, destroying pigment, taking weeks, and exposing other colors such as blue, green, or hazel. The patients will Not see any immediate results because it will take up to ~3 weeks to attain its final show.
Limitations:
There are no published large-scale or long-term results available currently, and U.S. clinical trials are yet to be completed and published in peer-reviewed journals. The main source of publicly available information on clinical outcomes is from past clinical studies conducted in 2018 and 2019, with updates indicating further assessment but no final results available yet.
Souces: CRSTGlobal
ALL METHODS OF EYE COLOR CHANGE
1. COLORED CONTACTS
Colored contacts offer a temporary solution for a change in eye color without the need for surgery. People using these contacts get the chance to try different colors. In some instances, the results look natural while lightening the eyes, while in other instances, especially while lightening brown eyes, the results look unnatural. These results are temporary, most people experience irritation, and other risks involved include infection and impaired vision.
2. COLORED IRIS IMPLANT
Iris colored implants are artificial discs used in the eye for a long time for eye color alteration. Although they result in a long-lasting effect with a fairly natural look while lightening light eyes, they are prone to a multitude of risks. The appearance is typically unnatural while lightening light eyes; along with this, they are linked with intense pain and a variety of serious side effects such as increased eye pressure, glaucoma,loss of endothelium cells, iris injury, and possibly even vision loss. Due to all such risks, a multitude of implants are usually extracted within a year for avoiding a long-lastingside effect.
3. CORNEAL PIGMENTATION
Corneal pigmentation is tattooing/painting pigment on/in the cornea in order to simulate the existence of a colored iris. This is basically equivalent to the production of a permanent contact lens. It is considered neither safe nor worth attempting because it poses a significant risk to corneal health. It is also considered dangerous because it has been known to affect vision.
4. LASER EYE COLOR CHANGE
Laser eye color change is done through the use of a low powered, computer-guided laser, focusing on and destroying the brown pigment (melanin) on the surface of the eye's iris in order for other natural eye colors, such as blue, green, hazel, and grey, to peek through after a few weeks as it is flushed out by the body. Additionally, this method is painless, requiring only less than a minute per eye and is expected to produce permanent, natural results. Nevertheless, it is non-reversible (for example, from blue, green, to brown eyes), and is currently investigational and unavailable on the market.
WHY LIGHT EYES?
Light-colored eyes are more desirable than dark eyes among both men and women and represent attractiveness, youth, and a dramatic-looking eye. Light eyes provide good contrast to the hair, brows, and skin. Hence, the eyes stand out more compared to dark-colored eyes. Another reason why light eye color can be desirable is the fact that light eye color is a rare feature among humans as most individuals across the world lack light eye color.
NATURAL & BROWN EYES
RELEASE DATE:
As things stand, STRŌMA has not yet been released when considering general public access. This procedure has still been considered investigational and has not been publicly accessible in the global arena because the procedure is still under the stages of clinical development.
According to the company’s own literature, the Strōma Laser System is an experimental device that has not been cleared for sales in the U.S. or in other countries.
It is confirmed in independent reviews that there is no fixed commercial release date so far, and it is still being studied with no approval released yet.
In conclusion: no fixed release date has been set for STRŌMA yet, and this is subject to the results of current clinical trials before its launch is approved for public release.
PS: I do not recommend and advocate undergoing this procedure. Any decision to pursue eye color change should be made independently and at one’s own discretion. There are no racial/ethnic or ideological connections and agendas herein. This thread shall remain strictly and purely for information and educational purposes alone.
In recent times, there has been quite an influx of interest in stroma eye color change. I’ll explain why this is important, why it’s likely the future, and how it could become very useful in the near future. I will also clear up misconceptions, common questions and any doubts around the topic.
WHAT IS STRŌMA:
Strōma is the permanent change of eye color through a laser procedure, aiming to affect melanin at the iris. The laser removes the brown pigment that allows a lighter natural eye color underneath to become visible without the use of implants or additional pigment.
HOW DOES IT WORK:
In humans, eye color ranges from light brown to very dark brown, and due to the way light interacts with the iris stroma through a process called the Tyndall effect, eyes can appear to range from blue to green or even hazel. What they have in common, however, is that they mask lighter colors. STRŌMA Laser is a low-energy laser that passes through the cornea and gently targets melanin resting on the surface of the iris. That initiates an inflammatory immune response within the body where the pigment is slowly degraded and cleared away, hence revealing the underlying light-colored eye. The non-invasive procedure makes use of advanced eye mapping, tracking system, and a frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser to safely and precisely change iris color.
SAFETY:
It ought to be pointed out that there is no medical procedure in existence that is entirely free from risk, though STRŌMA is at present undergoing clinical trials and has proved successful over the few years it has been in place. The procedure is expected neither to create problems of eye cancers, macular degeneration, nor light sensitivity issues itself because it is only aimed at pigment on the front surface of the iris.
The low-energy laser is accurately targeted at the iris and does not enter the pupil or any part of the eye involved in vision. Pigmentation destroyed during treatment is naturally eliminated from the body by the vascular system, thus avoiding any possibilities of increased pressure in the eye. Ongoing trials are meant to refine the process so that the highest safety standards are achieved.
Early reports noted no serious adverse events in the rigorously evaluated trial subjects (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, retinal health, glaucoma testing, etc.) in those small international cohorts.
RESULT:
Clinical trial results:
Initial international human trials, where parts of the iris were treated and then the whole iris treated with a laser, have been very positive in 64 patients treated to date, with the change in eye color and overall eye health examined. While initial findings have been positive, further follow-up information had not been received at the time of reporting.
Trials in Central America started on partial iris transplants followed by full irides, reporting initial success at detecting lighter colors in the eyes while ensuring the eyes were in good health in such patients.
How results appear:
This laser induces a biological effect, destroying pigment, taking weeks, and exposing other colors such as blue, green, or hazel. The patients will Not see any immediate results because it will take up to ~3 weeks to attain its final show.
Limitations:
There are no published large-scale or long-term results available currently, and U.S. clinical trials are yet to be completed and published in peer-reviewed journals. The main source of publicly available information on clinical outcomes is from past clinical studies conducted in 2018 and 2019, with updates indicating further assessment but no final results available yet.
Souces: CRSTGlobal
ALL METHODS OF EYE COLOR CHANGE
1. COLORED CONTACTS
Colored contacts offer a temporary solution for a change in eye color without the need for surgery. People using these contacts get the chance to try different colors. In some instances, the results look natural while lightening the eyes, while in other instances, especially while lightening brown eyes, the results look unnatural. These results are temporary, most people experience irritation, and other risks involved include infection and impaired vision.
2. COLORED IRIS IMPLANT
Iris colored implants are artificial discs used in the eye for a long time for eye color alteration. Although they result in a long-lasting effect with a fairly natural look while lightening light eyes, they are prone to a multitude of risks. The appearance is typically unnatural while lightening light eyes; along with this, they are linked with intense pain and a variety of serious side effects such as increased eye pressure, glaucoma,loss of endothelium cells, iris injury, and possibly even vision loss. Due to all such risks, a multitude of implants are usually extracted within a year for avoiding a long-lastingside effect.
3. CORNEAL PIGMENTATION
Corneal pigmentation is tattooing/painting pigment on/in the cornea in order to simulate the existence of a colored iris. This is basically equivalent to the production of a permanent contact lens. It is considered neither safe nor worth attempting because it poses a significant risk to corneal health. It is also considered dangerous because it has been known to affect vision.
4. LASER EYE COLOR CHANGE
Laser eye color change is done through the use of a low powered, computer-guided laser, focusing on and destroying the brown pigment (melanin) on the surface of the eye's iris in order for other natural eye colors, such as blue, green, hazel, and grey, to peek through after a few weeks as it is flushed out by the body. Additionally, this method is painless, requiring only less than a minute per eye and is expected to produce permanent, natural results. Nevertheless, it is non-reversible (for example, from blue, green, to brown eyes), and is currently investigational and unavailable on the market.
WHY LIGHT EYES?
Light-colored eyes are more desirable than dark eyes among both men and women and represent attractiveness, youth, and a dramatic-looking eye. Light eyes provide good contrast to the hair, brows, and skin. Hence, the eyes stand out more compared to dark-colored eyes. Another reason why light eye color can be desirable is the fact that light eye color is a rare feature among humans as most individuals across the world lack light eye color.
NATURAL & BROWN EYES
RELEASE DATE:
As things stand, STRŌMA has not yet been released when considering general public access. This procedure has still been considered investigational and has not been publicly accessible in the global arena because the procedure is still under the stages of clinical development.
According to the company’s own literature, the Strōma Laser System is an experimental device that has not been cleared for sales in the U.S. or in other countries.
It is confirmed in independent reviews that there is no fixed commercial release date so far, and it is still being studied with no approval released yet.
In conclusion: no fixed release date has been set for STRŌMA yet, and this is subject to the results of current clinical trials before its launch is approved for public release.
PS: I do not recommend and advocate undergoing this procedure. Any decision to pursue eye color change should be made independently and at one’s own discretion. There are no racial/ethnic or ideological connections and agendas herein. This thread shall remain strictly and purely for information and educational purposes alone.
