Curious Kids: how is eye colour made? And why are they different colours?

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Curious Kids: how is eye colour made? And why are they different colours?

Pexels/Nóra Zahradník“How is eye colour made? And why are they different colours?” – Jane, age 12, from Pascoe Vale South Hi Jane, Eyes are so fascinating and I’m glad you asked this question! When we talk about eye colour, we’re talking about the iris or coloured area around the dark dot (pupil) in the centre of the eye. Like our fingerprints, iris colours are unique to each person. The most common eye colour is brown, then blue, and less of…