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Eye filling - a tattoo of the new generation. In contrast to the decoration with a drawing of the skin, this trend is not so popular. The filling procedure requires from the master medical knowledge, surgeon and oculist.
Pigment is introduced into the cavity of the sclera, filling the space with a certain color. The operation is irreversible, requiring full awareness from the future wearer.
History of the procedure
Similar manipulations with eye color were done as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was done to correct pigment spots, and they also believed that such a procedure could restore sight. Roman physicians used a fine needle to treat such a condition as cataracts.
They used the needle to clean the lens, after which vision was partially restored. Masters of that time experimented a lot with needles and pigments. Often such manipulations led to undesirable consequences. It was performed only in extreme cases when there was no other choice.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, corneal tattooing has been considered a cosmetic procedure, and this procedure became popular in the early 2000's.In modern history, the first eye tattooing with a syringe was performed in the United States of America in July 2007.
What kind of craftsmen take on this kind of work
The growing popularity of squirrel casting contributes to the appearance of this service in many tattoo parlors. Many masters are self-taught. In the best case, they take a month-long course, while in the worst case, they learn the technique from dubious sources. In both cases there is an insufficient level of knowledge and skills. None of them can guarantee safety.
Among the masters there are professionals who have a medical education. Even this base is not enough for competent insertion of a needle into the eyeball and release of pigment. Only very few of them have a thorough knowledge of the technique and follow all the rules of hygiene. If the decision to carry out the procedure is taken definitively and irrevocably, it is necessary to give enough time to find a professional.
How do I get a tattoo on my eyes?
Before the procedure, it is necessary to make sure that you are not allergic to the anesthetic and components of the dye used.
- The eyeball is treated with an anesthetic. You need to make sure that the artist is wearing gloves and treating the needle before the injection.
- The dye is injected into the eye membrane, the sclera. Unpleasant sensations from the introduction of the pigment will be present in spite of anesthesia. It is necessary to ensure that the master fills each eye with a new needle, this will reduce the risk of undesirable consequences.
- After removing the needle, the rest of the dye is removed.
Basically, the dye is injected in three places (upper, middle and lower lids), and within half an hour it spreads evenly over the eye membrane. Often the first time complete coverage of the iris is not achieved, so another session is required.
It is worth noting that the procedure is not cheap. The average cost of eye tattooing is around 50,000 rubles. It is necessary to carry out the procedure only in licensed centers, where you will not be able to cheat. There have been known cases when ink from a printer was injected into the retina.
Compositions with other tattoo elements
Of the most popular compositions, the first place is taken by the pyramid with an eye inscribed in a triangle on top. This element can be seen not only as a tattoo, but also on many European banknotes. It is believed that the symbol belongs to the Masonic society and means rule and control. The pyramid itself with 12-13 steps means the same number of basic Masonic rules for joining the ranks of their society.
Eye with barbed wire surroundings. More often than not, it means stiffness in reviewing the world. That is, one is trying to show that someone or something is trying to hinder one's contemplation of life or the world at large. The composition is also supplemented with glass or any stabbing, cutting elements.
An eye in a halo of the sun or in a circle. Also an occult symbol, known since the beginning of the reign of King Solomon. It has the meaning of a protective symbol. According to legend, a circle inscribed in a circle means the sun, which stands in defense of the occultist who calls entities from the afterlife.
Eye with elements from the Mendeleev table. Wears an alchemical sense. Most often, the elements are gold, silver, iron, or oxygen. This tattoo became very popular thanks to the Japanese manga "Steel Alchemist", that such a symbol was worn by one of the characters.
Possible complications after a tattoo on the eyes.
None of the salons will guarantee you safety and 100% result after the procedure. This is due to the fact that no pigment or dye is not certified and patented. Possible complications:
- Retinal detachment. Dye is injected directly into the different layers of the retina, making retinal detachment a frequent problem.
- Partial or complete blindness.
- Increased sensitivity to light.
- Chronic tearfulness.
- Retardation of the pupil.
- Inflammation or infection.
- Development of glaucoma or cataracts.
- If the technician makes a mistake during the procedure, there is a possibility of damage to the eye.
- The paint may not spread evenly over the eyeball.
Ophthalmologists warn those wishing to fill the eyes that if an infection develops, if it is started, the probability of losing vision is almost 100%. Before carrying out the procedure, it is recommended to have a mandatory consultation with a specialist.
To avoid undesirable consequences, you need to strictly follow the recommendations that you are given by the master.
What's next
Tattoo traumatizes tissues of the eye, so after manipulation you feel photophobia, the presence of sand and other manifestations of discomfort.
The first few days it is recommended to wear sunglasses. This will not only limit the access of light, but also prevent the entry of dust and dirt in windy weather.
Care tips
At the end of the procedure, the master gives recommendations to the client on the care of the eyes.
- When lying horizontally, keep the head level with the body.
- For about 3 weeks, avoid lifting weights that weigh more than 5 kg.
- Try not to put your head down often.
- Do not touch the tissues of the eye with your hands or other objects.
- During rehabilitation avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking cigarettes.
- Hygiene procedures should be performed so that water or used products do not come into contact with the organs of vision. If necessary, wash with a solution of furacilin.
- For rapid recovery, it is recommended to carry out daily injections with preparations that are prescribed after ophthalmic surgery. These are: Tobrex, Floxal, Maxitrol, Tobradex, etc.
Until the end of the rehabilitation period, you should visit an ophthalmologist regularly to monitor the functioning of the visual system.
Eye care after eye tattooing
After the procedure, it will be necessary to take very careful care of the eyes. Care algorithm:
- For the first few weeks after eye filling, it will be necessary to use drops that will disinfect and moisturize the eyes every few hours.
- For the first 5-7 days after the procedure, girls are not allowed to use eye makeup.
- The first few days after tattooing, swelling and itching may occur. If the swelling does not subside within a week, you should urgently consult a doctor.
This manipulation is quite dangerous, so experts advise you to do the filling of one eye first. This will help keep you safe in case complications arise.
Before the eye tattooing procedure, you need to remember that the pigment will not be able to be removed. Eye tattooing is everyone's choice, but there are much easier ways, you can use colored lenses. They will transform your eyes without interfering with the integrity of your retina. Before getting an eye tattoo, don't be lazy to go online and read the consequences. Look at what happens to a person's eyes when the paint, due to a mistake during eye tattooing, fills the pupil.
To do eye tattooing, it is up to you to decide. Do not look for profit and go to the salon with the lowest price. Your health is at stake. Fashion is fashion, but eventually people will get used to your eyes, and all your efforts will be in vain. Those who took such a risky step, we can advise only one thing: before the procedure, check the eyesight with an ophthalmologist. He will tell you about the possible risks and consequences. In the presence of pathology about eye tattooing can be forgotten.
Valid interpretations of the distant past
Depending on religious devotion and the meaning of the tattoo is interpreted differently.
- In Buddhism, for example, the all-seeing eye is a symbol of great divine wisdom, common sense, radiant light and moral purity.
- In Celtic religion it is full of negativity, exuding envy and deprivation of mercy as well as deviation from compassion.
- The Christian religion lays into this symbol a designation of God's light, illumination, power, Spirit, and all-seeing God. In other words: the "eye of God" shows that the Lord God is omnipresent and omnipotent, and that no wrongdoing, transgression or even thought is hidden from his divine gaze.
- The Indian peoples and their traditions tell us of their interpretation of the eye as a means of self-creation and creation.
- In Turkish culture, the image of the eye signifies attracting good fortune and prosperity. Most often this symbol is placed on the palm of the hand (anyone who has been in the country has probably seen such a designation more than once).
- The eye is a sign of intimidation and intimidation among the African peoples.
- But the Egyptians associated this symbol with the notion of steadfastness, durability, and rebirth of all life. They gave the "all-seeing eye" a more profound meaning. Their special and unshakable belief in the God Ra and Horus carried in itself a symbol of illumination and enlightenment. And tattoos with the image of these gods allowed them to imperceptibly seep into the most secret and hidden corners of the human soul's mind, revealing the deepest desires and fears.
In conclusion, we want to note that choosing a tattoo of the eye, you should focus on the following specifics: the eye - on the wrist, arm, or buttocks girls - is a sign of lesbianism, and in prison: the image "all-seeing eye" on the back, the phylloid part of the prisoner - is a sign of desolation and outrage. However, if such a sign is present on a convict's chest, it is the sign of a thief who controls and watches over anyone who is even remotely capable of "ratting.
Otherwise, remember, your choice is your interpretation! Everything you put into your tattoo will be with you throughout your life!
How it all began
Almost two thousand years ago, the legendary physician Claudius Galen performed eye surgery by clearing the lens with a needle. He used these actions to treat people for cataracts. Galen's experience has found application in the modern world, but not for therapeutic purposes. Now the squirrel is tattooed in this way.
Green eyeball tattoo
There are three versions, who and how first made a tattoo on the whites of the eyeball:
- Tattooist Luna Cobra. A fan of the movie "Dune" decided to paint his eyeball blue with a needle. The experiment was a success, and the body modifier immediately had followers.
- A Brazilian who decided to make his appearance more extravagant. To do this, he used a pigment that darkened the sclera, the covering of the eyeball.
- Toronto resident Paul. According to some reports, it was this man who pioneered the eyeball tattoo. He performed the coloring of the squirrel so that the eyes turned a blue color.
The heart tattoo on the eyeball
Whoever the founder of the fashionable tattoo trend was, many tattoo fans liked the idea because of its uncommonness. For ten years the trend to change the color of eyeballs became popular all over the world, mostly among young people. Fans of the trend are not embarrassed by the consequences and the fact that it is impossible to remove such a tattoo.
