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Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa regarding cosmetic eye surgeries

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:53:05 +0000

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Key context: <p>Cosmetic eye color changes have sparked controversy after the Egyptian Medical Syndicate received complaints against an ophthalmologist for performing procedures aimed at altering iris color, through either laser lightening or the implantation of a colored artificial iris. In an official statement, the Medical Syndicate announced that it had summoned the doctor in question to appear &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/egypts-dar-al-ifta-issues-fatwa-regarding-cosmetic-eye-surgeries/">Egypt&#8217;s Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa regarding cosmetic eye surgeries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Cosmetic eye color changes have sparked controversy after the Egyptian Medical Syndicate received complaints against an ophthalmologist for performing procedures aimed at altering iris color, through either laser lightening or the implantation of a colored artificial iris. In an official statement, the Medical Syndicate announced that it had summoned the doctor in question to appear … The post Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa regarding cosmetic eye surgeries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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