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Is it uncommon to have blue eyes if neither if your parents have blue eyes?

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Yes: There are at least 5 different sets of genes that control eye color.

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Answered 7/16/2013

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A member asked:

Is it uncommon to have blue eyes if neither if your parents have blue eyes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony Leazzo answered

Dr Ali agreed

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