Question 1

will latisse (bimatoprost) change my eye's color? i read somewhere that latisse (bimatoprost) has a side effect of changing your eye color. is this permanent? what percent of latisse (bimatoprost) users experience this?

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There : There have never been patients using the product Latisse (bimatoprost) that have had an eye color change.  This has only occurred in patients using the medication 2x's a day for the treatment of glaucoma, they are instill a full drop into the eye.  Since you are applying a very small amount to the eyelid, not actually into the eye - the risk is almost nonexistent.

Question 2

is there is any way to change color of eye lense?

Accepted Answer

Not really: There are some cosmetic contact lenses that permit a temporary change in appearance. The lens itself is permanent structure whose color is determined by genetics &amp; not subject to change with present technology.

Question 3

how to change eye color naturally?

Accepted Answer

Can't be done.: It cannot be done naturally. Contact lenses can change eye color while you're wearing the contact lens.

Question 4

is there a way to change eye color?

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Eye color: Safest way is with cosmetic contact lenses. Would not try any surgical options given risk of glaucoma and infection.

Question 5

what causes peoples eye color to change?

Accepted Answer

Eye color: Some children with blue or hazel eyes can have some darkening with variable amounts of brown as they age. If there are similar changes in both eyes, it is usually normal. If one darkens and the other doesn't, that should be checked.

Question 6

could you change your eye color permanently?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: There are certain drops used to treat glaucoma that can make a hazel or light brown eye turn dark brown. The don't change color in pure blue or dark brown eyes. Other than in that instance, there is no way to safely change eye color permanently.

Question 7

what could be causing my eye color to change?

Accepted Answer

Medications: There are some medications that can darken the color of the eye. This is nothing serious but worth having an ophthalmologist evaluate it.

Question 8

how do you permanently change your eye color?

Accepted Answer

You really cannot: This is really not possible. There's no way to intentionally change your eye color.

Question 9

can you tell me how could i change my eye color?

Accepted Answer

Not possible: The color of the eye is due to the structure of the iris inside the eye.  There is not way to change that color without causing severe damage to the eye and vision.  If you want a different color, then talk with your ophthalmologist about colored contact lenses which can give you a new color or enhance your current color.

Question 10

which medicine can i eat to change my eye color?

Accepted Answer

None: No dietary or medical ingestion will alter the eye color.  The only way to change it is to wear cosmetic colored contact lenses.

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