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  1. Nov 2, 2021 · Central heterochromia: Multicolored eyes that start with one color near the pupil. The iris then shifts to a different color toward the edge. Central heterochromia usually affects both eyes. Sectoral heterochromia: Two-colored eyes that take on more of a “slice” or “wedge” pattern on each affected eye.

  2. Jun 28, 2023 · Usually, both eyes match in color. With heterochromia, the iris in one eye may be a completely different color than the iris in your other eye. For example, you may have one blue eye and one brown eye. Or, one iris may contain two or more different colors. For example, a brown eye might have one section that’s blue.

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  4. Sep 8, 2020 · There are three main types of heterochromia, the term used to describe when someone has different-colored eyes: Complete heterochromia. Central heterochromia. Sectoral heterochromia. All types of heterochromia affect the level of melanin pigment in the iris, the colored part of the eye.

  5. Oct 7, 2021 · Heterochromia, or heterochromia iridis is a condition of the eye in which there is a variation in iris color in one or both eyes. There are three types of heterochromia, each causing a different kind of variation in color in the irises of the eyes. Heterochromia is rare, affecting less than 200,000 Americans.

  6. Feb 5, 2024 · There are two other types of heterochromia. One affects the same eye, and the other affects both eyes: Segmental (Sectoral) Heterochromia. Segmental heterochromia is also known as heterochromia iridum, sectoral heterochromia, or partial heterochromia.

  7. Oct 26, 2023 · A person with differently colored eyes or eyes that are more than one color has heterochromia. Learn more about the symptoms, types, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

  8. Apr 17, 2024 · Heterocromia. By David Turbert. Reviewed By Michael A Puente, Jr., MD. Published Apr. 17, 2024. What Is Heterochromia? Heterochromia is when a person’s irises are different colors. There are a few kinds of heterochromia. Complete heterochromia is when one iris is a different color than the other.

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