What Is Heterochromia, and Why Do Some People Have Different Colored Eyes? - #15304
I recently saw someone with two different eye colors, and I was fascinated to learn that this condition is called heterochromia. From what I understand, heterochromia occurs when a person has two different eye colors, either in one eye or in both eyes. But what exactly causes heterochromia, and is it always genetic? I read that heterochromia comes in three main types—Complete, Sectoral, and Central. How do these types differ, and which one is the most common? Does heterochromia only affect the eye, or can it occur in hair and skin pigmentation as well? Some sources mention that heterochromia can be present from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). What medical conditions or injuries can cause a person’s eye color to change over time? Does it have any impact on vision or eye health? Is heterochromia linked to any serious genetic disorders like Waardenburg syndrome, Horner’s syndrome, or ocular melanoma? If someone suddenly develops heterochromia, should they see a doctor immediately? If anyone has heterochromia, what has been your experience? Did it appear naturally, or was it caused by an injury or condition?
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