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Can my eyes get lighter the older I get? Understanding age-related eye color changes

According to a 1997 study cited by Wikipedia, approximately 17% of individuals experienced a change in eye color from childhood to adulthood, with about half of those seeing their eyes get lighter. While most people’s eye color remains consistent after infancy, a small percentage of adults, particularly Caucasians with lighter eye colors, may notice a lightening of their irises as they age. This gradual shift is not always cause for concern but is rooted in the natural biological processes of the body.

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