I think I may have a rare form of heterochromia but I am not sure. What could this be?

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I think I may have a rare form of heterochromia but I am not sure. What could this be?

FEB 05, 2015

Question:

I think I may have a rare form of heterochromia but I am not sure. My eyes are both silver but they have a gold ring around the pupil and the iris. Two gold rings in each eye, both identical. What could this be?

Answer:

Heterochromia is a difference in iris color either between the two eyes or within the same eye. While there are multiple causes of heterochromia, the pattern you describe appears to be central heterochromia where the central ring is of different color than the pigment near the pupil. This pattern is a normal variant of iris pigmentation and sometimes quite dramatic. If you are concerned about the appearance of your eyes, your ophthalmologist can perform a detailed exam to rule out any abnormal conditions.

Answered By: Omar R Chaudhary MD
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