Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I learned that behind brown eyes are blue eyes. is that true?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Eye color is the result of a complex combination of the location and amounts of pigment in the iris. The thickness of the iris has an effect as well.
Answered 8/12/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What could cause a blue halo to form around my once dark brown eyes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there anything that can cause a blue halo around my once dark brown eyes?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there a medical term for eyes that can change between blue, green and brown?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please tell me, are all eyes blue including brown eyes, just not at the surface?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What do you suggest if I have brown eyes, and my first husband had blue with blue green and brown eyes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
