The human eye is a fascinating organ that comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. While we are used to seeing a variety of browns, blues, and greens, occasionally you will meet someone with heterochromia, or eyes that are different colors.
Derived from the Greek words “heteros” meaning different and “chroma” meaning color, heterochromia is a fascinating condition characterized by a person having irises of different colors or variations in the pigmentation within a single iris. While it may seem rare, heterochromia is more common than you might think, and occurs in both humans and animals.
This article takes a deeper look into the specifics of heterochromia, exploring its types, causes, prevalence, related health conditions, associated myths, and the cultural implications it carries with it.
