Have you ever seen someone with two different-colored eyes? This rare phenomenon is called heterochromia, and it happens for some fascinating reasons!
🔹 What is heterochromia?
Heterochromia is a condition where a person has eyes of two different shades. It occurs due to variations in melanin, the pigment that gives color to the eyes.
🔹 Types of Heterochromia
✅ Complete Heterochromia – One eye is a completely different color from the other (e.g., one blue eye and one brown eye).
✅ Sectoral Heterochromia – A single eye contains two different colors (e.g., a brown eye with a blue spot).
✅ Central Heterochromia – The iris has a different color around the center and another towards the edges.
🔹 Why does it happen?
Heterochromia can be present from birth or develop over time. Possible causes include:
✨ Genetics – Often, it’s simply an inherited trait with no health concerns.
✨ Hormonal changes or injury – It can occur after surgery, injury, or an eye infection.
✨ Medical conditions – Some rare syndromes or diseases can lead to changes in eye color.
💡 Fun Fact: Heterochromia also occurs in animals! Huskies and some cats often have differently colored eyes. 🐶🐱
Have you ever met someone with heterochromia? 😊