Eye whitening can be done to reduce the appearance of veins in the white of the eye.
Eye whitening is a cosmetic procedure that aims to reduce the appearance of veins and spots on the whites of the eyes, also known as sclera. It is common for adults to experience temporary redness or discoloration of the whites of the eyes, but some people have visible veins or spots that do not go away. In such cases, they may seek permanent eye whitening to restore the appearance of bright white. When eye discoloration is caused by allergies, infection, or another illness, specialized eye drops can be used to temporarily minimize the discoloration. For those more concerned about eye discoloration, the membrane containing the unwanted color elements and veins can be permanently removed.
Eye drops can be used to reduce eye redness.
One of the most common methods of eye whitening involves the use of medicated eye drops to constrict the blood vessels in the eye, resulting in less visible veins and less redness. This method does not work for other types of discoloration. Tetrahydrozaline hydrochloride and naphazoline are common active ingredients in these types of drops. Eye drops are generally considered to be very safe and effective products, but overuse can cause redness as the eye gets used to the chemicals.
Getting more sleep can help a person have whiter eyes.
Permanent eye whitening is done through surgery that is sometimes called conjunctivoplasty. This type of surgery is usually done to remove growths in the eye, but it can also treat benign discoloration. The removal of the layer containing the discoloration is usually quite fast, with little recovery time, with visible results in several weeks. The only known side effects of surgery done correctly are dry eyes or an itchy feeling, although unsuccessful surgery can lead to blindness.
An ophthalmologist should be consulted before proceeding with any permanent eye whitening.
There are many less drastic ways to get whiter eyes. Natural measures, such as avoiding irritants or getting more sleep, can significantly reduce redness. Eye drops, while not ideal, are perfectly safe to use on isolated occasions of redness. Specialized contact lenses can even be used to cover the whites of the eyes, although they are not usually made for that purpose, nor are they very comfortable.
The tip of an eye drop can become contaminated if it comes into contact with the skin, eyes, or other surfaces.
Because some ophthalmologists are concerned about unnecessary cosmetic surgery being performed on delicate organs like the eye, eye whitening surgery is often considered a last resort. Surgery is a serious response to relatively minor irritation, and this particular surgery can lead to blindness or even a worsening of the original discoloration. It is best to consult an experienced and trusted ophthalmologist before proceeding with permanent eye whitening.