Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What is the rarest eye color in the world? Why are our eyes different colors anyway?
The color of your eyes is one of the first things a lot of people notice about you. But there are some fascinating, rare eye colors you may not have ever seen in person!
In this video, I break down:
- How the pigmentation of your iris and scattering of light off of your stroma determine the color of your eyes
- A list of all eye colors from the most common to the most rare
- How different conditions like albinism, heterochromia, and aniridia lead to the most interesting and rare eye colors in the world
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My related videos:
- 6 Amazing Facts About Eyes: youtu.be/mpoXUJuSqpc?si=Qb-ciPDt8E5X9_Ta
- What Do Blind People See?: youtu.be/Ji-RZzoFbp8?si=qZbFRHzs6Y5_NujK
- Heterochromia: Affects Less Than 1% of People: youtube.com/watch?v=NYwinxSlKm8
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SOURCES:
- World Atlas' 2023 article by Diptarka Ghosh titled "The World's Population By Eye Color"
- Very Well Health's 2024 article by Steph Coelho titled "What Are the Rarest Eye Colors?"
- Doctor Eye Health's YouTube video titled "The Rarest Eye Colors in the World - Eye Colors Explained"
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Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from astigmatism, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much clearer and easier to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
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** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
What is the rarest eye color in the world? Why are our eyes different colors anyway?
The color of your eyes is one of the first things a lot of people notice about you. But there are some fascinating, rare eye colors you may not have ever seen in person!
In this video, I break down:
- How the pigmentation of your iris and scattering of light off of your stroma determine the color of your eyes
- A list of all eye colors from the most common to the most rare
- How different conditions like albinism, heterochromia, and aniridia lead to the most interesting and rare eye colors in the world
____________________________________________________________
My related videos:
- 6 Amazing Facts About Eyes: youtu.be/mpoXUJuSqpc?si=Qb-ciPDt8E5X9_Ta
- What Do Blind People See?: youtu.be/Ji-RZzoFbp8?si=qZbFRHzs6Y5_NujK
- Heterochromia: Affects Less Than 1% of People: youtube.com/watch?v=NYwinxSlKm8
______________________________________________________________
SOURCES:
- World Atlas' 2023 article by Diptarka Ghosh titled "The World's Population By Eye Color"
- Very Well Health's 2024 article by Steph Coelho titled "What Are the Rarest Eye Colors?"
- Doctor Eye Health's YouTube video titled "The Rarest Eye Colors in the World - Eye Colors Explained"
_______________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3Y8R3Yu
______________________________________________________________
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from astigmatism, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much clearer and easier to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: instagram.com/visionvibescory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVVfH-s6WgOFD0EFMBg?sub_confirmation=1
#eyes #eyecolor #optometry #science #biology #eyehealth #stem
** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
