Could it be purple eyes? this is an actual fact!

Human eye color varies, some are black, brown, hazel or green. However, have you ever seen people have purple eyes? Can a person have naturally purple eyes? Check out the facts here.

Is it true that anyone has purple eyes?

It turns out that this is just a myth circulating through cyberspace. The color of the eyes turning purple is known as Alexandria's Genesis. This condition is a myth about perfect humans who have had purple eyes from infancy. Myths about this rare genetic mutation have been circulating on the internet since 2005.

The Alexandrian myth has some strange and obscure origin stories. This myth claims people with this condition are born with purple eyes or that the eye color changes to purple shortly after birth.

In addition, people with this condition also have pale skin and a proportional body that does not gain weight, and have a good immune system.

These perfect humans are said to have lived to be over 100 years old and produced very little body waste.

Alexandria's Genesis is not a real medical condition. However, there are some real-life conditions that can affect eye color.

Change in eye color at birth

The color of the human eye is determined by the part of the eye called the iris, which is the colorful circle around the pupil that controls how much light enters the eye.

The discoloration of the iris occurs due to a protein called melanin, which is also present in the hair and skin. Cells called melanocytes produce melanin when the eyes are exposed to light.

Melanocytes in the eyes of newborns are never exposed to light, so they are not fully active. Melanocytes become more active during the first year of birth.

Most newborns have brown eyes, regardless of race. But many Caucasian babies are born with blue or gray eyes. Because melanocytes are activated by exposure to light during the first year of a baby's life, the eye color can change. So the baby's eyes can change from blue or gray (low melanin) to hazel or green (medium melanin), or brown (high melanin).

Usually, eye discoloration stops by age 6, although some people experience it throughout adolescence and adulthood. Research shows that this phenomenon affects 10–15 percent of people of Caucasian race.

Conditions that affect eye color

Although regulated by genes, there are several conditions that can cause eye color to change.

Heterochromia

People with heterochromia have different iris colors. For example, you might have one blue eye and one brown eye.

Another form of this condition, called segmental heterochromia, causes color variations within the same iris. For example, half of your left eye can be blue and half can be brown.

Most heterochromia are not caused by a specific health problem, but due to genetic factors. Heterochromia can rarely be a sign of a congenital condition at birth or as a result of injury or illness.

In rare cases, it may be related to another condition, such as Horner's syndrome, Parry-Romberg syndrome, Sturge-Weber syndrome, or Waardenburg syndrome.

Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome

This condition is also known as Fuchs 'heterochromic uveitis (FHU) or Fuchs' heterochromic iridocyclitis. Fuchs uveitis syndrome is a rare condition characterized by long-term inflammation of the iris and other parts of the eye.

FHU causes eye color change. The color of the iris usually becomes lighter, although it may darken in some cases. According to the American Uveitis Society, FHU usually affects one eye, but 15 percent of people experience changes in both.

Other symptoms include decreased vision. FHU can increase the risk of other eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma.

Horner's Syndrome

Horner's syndrome, or Horner-Bernard syndrome, is a group of symptoms caused by disruption of the nerve pathways leading from the brain to the face and eyes on one side of the body.

Horner's syndrome is usually caused by another medical problem, such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, or tumor. Sometimes there is no underlying cause.

Symptoms of Horner's syndrome include decreased pupil size (the black part of the eye), drooping eyelids, and decreased sweating on one side of the face.

The difference in pupil size between the affected and unaffected eye can give the eye a different color appearance. The affected iris may also be a lighter color when the syndrome develops in babies under 1 year of age.

Glaucoma pigmentaris

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions caused by damage to the optic nerve. This damage is often associated with abnormally high pressure on the eye. Glaucoma can cause vision loss if left untreated.

In glaucoma pigmentaris, the colorful pigment from the eye gets stuck in tiny granules, causing a blockage that slows down fluid flow and increases pressure. This can cause irregularities in the iris, even though the eye color will not completely change.

The symptoms of pigmented glaucoma are similar to those of other types of glaucoma. The main symptom is loss of vision on the side of the eye, making it difficult for you to see from the side of your eye.

Treatments that involve drugs, lasers, or surgery can reduce pressure buildup, but it is difficult to prevent pigment release.

Iris tumor

Tumors can grow on the back or inside the iris. Most iris tumors are cysts or pigmented growths (like moles), but some are malignant melanoma (an aggressive, life-threatening form of cancer).

A tumor on the iris usually doesn't cause symptoms, but some people may experience discoloration of the eye. Thick pigment spots called nevi can change, grow larger, or pull the pupil in different directions.

If you suspect a tumor in the eye, consult an eye cancer specialist to rule out melanoma or start cancer treatment. Treatment may involve radiation or surgery.