canefan17
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My eye color in the last 3 months or so has changed from hazel to a very light greyish color.
I'm on 400mg Doxy & 200mg Diflucan Is it common for this to happen?
I am exposed to the sun 3-4 times a week.
Also - I will be seeing an optometrist soon to check for cataracts, etc.
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steve1906
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Changes in Eye Color: The iris is a muscle that expands and contracts to control pupil size. The pupil enlarges in dimmer lighting and grows smaller in brighter lighting. The pupil also shrinks when you focus on near objects, such as a book you are reading.
When the pupil size changes, the pigments in the iris compress or spread apart, changing the eye color a bit.
Certain emotions can change both the pupil size and the iris color. That's why some people say their eyes change colors when they're angry or loving.
Eye color also can change with age. This happens in 10 to 15 percent of the Caucasian population (people who generally have lighter eye colors).
For instance, my once very brown eyes are now hazel, a combination of brown and green. However, some hazel eyes actually get darker with age.
Note that if your adult eye color changes pretty dramatically, or if one eye changes from brown to green or blue to brown (called heterochromia), it's important to see your eye doctor. Eye color changes can be a warning sign of certain diseases, such as Fuch's heterochromic iridocyclitis, Horner's syndrome or pigmentary glaucoma.
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I know certain medications can change your eye color, especially Latisse or glaucoma drops. Are you using anything in or close to your eyes?
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canefan17
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No, not putting anything in my eyes.
The 400mg of Doxy is the most Doxy I've taken & as I've mentioned I have been exposed to sunlight while on it.
I'm hoping it's that & once off Doxy the normal color will return.
I'm only 30 years old... cataracts is highly unlikely (knock on wood)
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canefan17
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I read somewhere that sun exposure can actually darken your eyes (the e.g. used was blue eyed people turn grey with prolonged sun exposure).
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Kudzuslipper
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Could it be cataracts? I know they can look blue/grey. Are you using any eyeliner or mascara that is supposed to make your eyelashes longer? Same idea as the lattisse... But if its in a cosmetic you may not think it a drug.
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