What are the dangers of putting food coloring in your eye?

It sounds like a terrible idea, especially if you were thinking of using the concentrated dye found in food dye bottles. read more

Historically, cosmetics were not permitted to have artificial dyes (food coloring) because of the potential for irritation, but at least one study in 1992 used a small amount of yellow 5 once daily in rabbits and found it was safe for use in the eye area (not necessarily IN the eye). read more

The eyes are very delicate, and can be easily damaged, so it would not be a good idea to put food dye in your eyes. It will burn, itch, and likely cause an infection, which can lead to serious damage. read more

I would not recommend putting any foreign substances into the eyes. They could potentially irritate eyes and introduce toxic chemicals and bacteria to the surface of the eye. Unless the Food and Drug Administration approves a product for eye coloring, it would be safer to refrain from doing so. read more