Amazing facts acts about eye color
We have always come across with something mentioning amazing facts about eye color. The eye color has always been talk of the beauty industries of the world that promote products related to natural beauty. What is an eye color? Is this the color of retina? Is this the color of our eye lens? The answer is NO. It is the color of our iris. Eye color is a phenotypic trait controlled by multiple genes.
Iris is the membrane structure present behind the cornea of the eye. It has adjustable structure which controls the size of pupil. The color of iris is the actual color of the eye which is controlled by the amount of melanin pigment present in the layer of iris. It is the natural aperture of the eye controlling the amount of light entering the eye.
What are natural eye colors?
Following are the colors that appear in the human eye naturally:
- Brown
- Blue
- Green
- Hazel
- Grey
Amazing facts about brown color
Brown color of the eyes is most prevalent in Asia, Australia and Africa. 54 percent of the world population has this eye color. It is said that those who have brown eyes are more creative and positive people. They are the most loyal people. They mostly like applying eye makeup and lash extensions because these adornments multiply their beauty. These people see things in different ways.
The brown eyes are considered healthy as most common retina degeneration disease i.e. age related macular degeneration disease is less likely to harm these eyes.
Amazing facts about blue color
People with blue eyes are kind, attractive and adorable. They don’t easily show their sadness to the world and pretend to look happy. They hide exhausting moments of their lives.
The color blue is genetically recessive for the eye color. Only 8 percent of the population has this color. This eye color is very light sensitive. The people having this color are more prone to degenerative eye diseases. The least amount of melanin pigment is present in these eyes.
Importance of melanin pigment in iris
The actual reason that people with blue eyes suffer from degenerative changes is because of less amount of melanin pigment present in their iris. This color protects the back of the eye from the ultraviolet radiations present in the light. Importance of melanin is the major reason behind amazing facts about eye color.
Damage imposed by UV radiations
The ultraviolet radiations are always harmful for the body. We can say that the pigment in the iris of the eye acts as a sunscreen for the eyes. Hence it goes without saying that light colored eyes can get sunburn. The UV radiations can damage all ocular structures of the eyes. The UV radiations also damage the eyelids making them vulnerable to pathologies like carcinoma.
Amazing facts about green color
If you have green eyes then you are among the 2 percent of the population of the world who has green eyes. The people with green eyes are very rare and they are generally good with humor. They are sarcastic.
These eyes being light in color are also extra sensitive to UV light. The UV light can damage the retina of these people causing major degenerative changes in their eyes.
Amazing facts about hazel color
If you have hazel eyes, you are brave and daring person. You want to take challenges. You want to try new things. People with hazel eyes are loyal, compassionate and brave. The 5 percent of the world population have this color in their eyes.
These eyes have some amount of melanin in it. They are lesser prone to degenerative changes in eyes that occur due to less or no melanin for the protection of posterior chamber of the eye.
Amazing facts about grey color
Grey eyed people are emotionally stable, hardworking, quick witted and smart. The 3 percent of world population has this colored eyes.
Grey eyes have no pigment in the stoma of iris. They have most deposit of collagen in the stoma of the eye.
Heterochromatic eyes
Well, the above colors naturally occur in both eyes. But there are people in the world who naturally have different colors in their eyes. This appearance is because of beautiful genetic mutations of the eyes.
Less than 1 percent of the population has heterochromia. Congenital heterochromia is not a symptom of health problem. Generally people developing heterochromia after the birth is a sign of any health conditions related to eyes or body. eye trauma, uveitis, Horner’s Syndrome and Fuchs Heterochromatic Iridocyclitis are the conditions that can cause non-congenital heterochromia.
Amazing facts about eye color leading to lash tinting
Many women also consider tinting their eyelashes to enhance overall beauty of their eyes. Well this is a brave decision to do that. But is this legal? According to FDA in United States these dyes are not legal. However tinting does not really affect the eyelids and eye color and white portion or sclera of the eye if done appropriately.
But the worst case scenario is eyelid and lash infections can also take place. Hence there is really no need to do the things that put question mark about safety and health.
We should keep it in mind that our personalities are much more than these unsafe or confusing procedures. Maybe in future the cosmetic scientists come across with healthy and good quality lash tints.
Founder of EyesMatterMost- an optometry student who loves talking about eyes. I tend to cover topics related to optometry, ophthalmology, eye health, eyecare, eye cosmetics and everything in between. This website is a medium to educate my readers everything related to eyes.
