Question 1

what causes peoples eye color to change?

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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 2

could you change your eye color permanently?

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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 3

can eye color change?

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Yes when young: Usually eye color is determined by about age 6 months.  However, i had a patient whose eye color changed at age 6 years.  I can't remember whether it was green to blue or vice versa.

Question 4

why might my eye color change?

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Eyes: Send a photo as this is not normal. Could be an underlying iron deposition disease or arcus senilus from high cholesterol. We can run some blood tests to see if serious.

Question 5

wondering why would my eye color change?

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Medication?: Eye color rarely changes if ever. Sometimes it can be from medication such as a prostagladin. Tumor can also get the eye color to changes. You should see your primary care doctor you might refer you to an ophthalmologist.

Question 6

will my eye color change to paler as i age?

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Arcus sinalis: All of us as we get old near the limbus (edge of the cornea) over the clear part of our eye, we get deposits that make the clear part turn white. That makes our iris color less obvious and pale. Also as we get old our iris atrophy and gets thinner with less pigment on it.

Question 7

what is it called if your eye color changes?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice- if yellow: Serious condition which need to be evaluated by a physician immediately.

Question 8

ideas? what medications can change eye color?

Accepted Answer

There are no : Medications that change the eye color. Why not use color contacts?

Question 9

is there any way to change your eye color red?

Accepted Answer

Not Naturally: I'm sure you could find colored contacts... or even worse... someone to give you a tattoo.  Just be happy with what you have!!  Best of luck!

Question 10

are there any eye drops that change eye color?

Accepted Answer

A few: The main one is the family of prostaglandin inhibitors used to treat glaucoma which can darken the irises of those with hazel eyes to a brownish color.

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