The color of our eyes
The eyes are one of the strongest weapons for understanding people. In addition to giving us a glimpse of reality, they capture our deepest thoughts and feelings. They are the mirror of the soul, the most revealing element of our being. These characteristics make our eyes unique, something that is the center of attention when we converse with others. Among their many traits, color is the most valued by others.
The color of our eyes is more important than many people believe. The truth can create nuclei of trust, tranquility, or, conversely, doubt and aggression. According to a study conducted by Charles University in Prague, eye color influences how we perceive others. From the results obtained, the researchers highlight that people with brown eyes (whether men or women) are perceived as more trustworthy than people with blue eyes. However, more variables were evaluated in the study.
, the findings have made color something that arouses curiosity.
Going further, our eye color can be more than just blue or brown. Some people, albeit a small minority, can develop the most unusual eye coloration. Among them, the five most surprising shades stand out:
- Amber : Caused by the predominance of lipochrome in the iris, the yellow hue can be found in people from various European countries or in some areas of Asia. The amber color is rare, and medical science has yet to find an explanation for the phenomenon.
- Violet : The violet hue is composed of a mixture of red and blue hues, which combined create a very intense blue color. It’s common in people with albinism, but in some cases it doesn’t necessarily occur.
- Black : Native Americans or people of African descent are the most likely to have black eyes. In these cases, it’s extremely difficult to differentiate the iris from the pupil, which can be caused by a visual impairment or by aniridia, a condition that causes the iris to be almost completely missing. Only 1% of the world’s population has black eyes.
- Red : Red is the least common color mentioned and is particularly common in albino people. When the iris lacks melanin, sunlight passes through and reflects the hemoglobin in the retinal blood vessels. The result is this characteristic red color, which can lead to photophobia or eye diseases.
- Green : Although most of us know someone with green eyes, only 2% of the world’s population has this color. It is most common in northern European countries, such as Iceland, and among some ethnic groups in Asia.