Eyes can be different colors in a condition called heterochromia. This means that one eye is a different color than the other. Heterochromia can be complete, sectoral, or central.
- Complete heterochromia is when one iris is a different color than the other.
- Sectoral heterochromia is when part of one iris is a different color than the rest.
- Central heterochromia is when a person has different colors in the same eye, usually with a ring of a different color around the pupil.
Heterochromia can be inherited or caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, disease, and certain syndromes. While it can be a striking feature, it's usually harmless.
