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Do eyes increase in size as you age?: What the science says

By the time a person reaches their early 20s, the eyes have already reached their maximum size and do not continue to increase in length. The misconception that eyes increase in size as you age is common, but it's based on changes in vision and appearance rather than actual growth of the eyeball.

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Do your eyes grow as you age? The surprising truth about adult eye size

While it's a common misconception that the eye is the only organ that doesn't grow, the reality is that your eyes do grow significantly—but only until early adulthood. Do your eyes grow as you age? The answer is no, but the changes they undergo are what affect your vision over time.

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