Reasons Your Eye Color Might Change

Did you know that while most babies are born with brown eyes, their eye color could change to blue, green, brown, hazel, or gray by the end of their first year? This is determined by the protein called melanin, which is also what determines skin color, that is present in the iris (the colored ring around the pupil responsible for filtering light).

Nowadays it’s common to see people deliberately change their eye color through cosmetic surgery or temporarily with contacts, but a natural transformation in them can signal some underlying medical condition or health issue. This is why it’s important to consult a doctor, especially if you also experience symptoms like eye pain, redness, and blurred or limited vision.

Here are some of the most common reasons why your eye color might change: