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My eyes seem to have become lighter in shade. is eye color change possible?
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Not likely: It is possible that your eyes seem lighter because of the clothes or make up you wear. They are not actually lighter. There are a few medications that make the eyes darker as a side effect. There are none that make them lighter.
Answered 10/12/2015
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