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Eye colour change/black ring around iris, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Have eye doctor chec: Some lash enhancers in the form of mascara have weaker version of a glaucoma eye drop, that the side effect is longer lashes only while using the product. It also can change eye color (iris) darker permanently by stimulating the melanocytes (Pigment cells) on the iris. Bring your mascara in, and have this checked out.

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Answered 3/31/2016

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