Your baby's eyes may be a shade of blue, light gray or brown as a newborn, but will that always be the case? Here's how to tell when (and if!) your baby will go through a change in eye color.

Jun 10, 2020 · Although you can’t predict the exact age your baby’s eye color will be permanent, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says most babies have the eye color that will last their lifetime by...

Mar 30, 2025 · Scientists once believed eye color was determined by a single gene, but advances in genetic research have revealed that eye color is influenced by more than 50 genes. A baby's eye color is controlled by the amount and type of pigment called melanin stored in the iris.

Aug 9, 2024 · Most babies are born with blue eyes, but that eye color may not last long. During the first year of your baby’s life, you’ll see their eyes reveal a unique shade. Here’s what you need to know...

Many newborn baby eyes appear blue or gray, and whether or not this color changes frequently depends on the parents' eye colors. The iris is the part of the eye responsible for pigmentation, and melanin is the pigment that gives way to baby eye color, hair color, and skin color.

Over time, if melanocytes only secrete a little melanin, your baby will have blue eyes. If they secrete a bit more, his eyes will look green or hazel. When melanocytes get really busy, eyes look brown (the most common eye color), and in some cases they may appear very dark indeed.

Sep 10, 2024 · When it comes to a baby's eye color progression, there's a lot of myths and misconceptions out there—but the reality is actually fairly complicated! You may have heard the old saying that...

Aug 11, 2024 · Watching your baby's eye color evolve is like witnessing a captivating transformation in real-time. Let’s explore the fascinating process of eye color development and the different stages you can expect.

Feb 8, 2024 · This article discusses baby eye color, including how and when a newborn's eyes change color. It also explains the probability of having a brown- or blue-eyed baby based on the parents' and grandparents' eye color and how to predict eye color.

Feb 23, 2025 · Curious about your baby's eye color? This article dives into the genetic factors shaping this trait, focusing on dominant and recessive genes like OCA2 and HERC2. Discover how to analyze family histories and use eye color charts to predict potential outcomes.