Eye Color Genetics: How Do Genes Determine Your Eye Color

An eye color is determined by the amount of pigment (melanin) that is produced in the colored portion of the eye, which gives it a shade of brown, blue, green, or hazel. It’s surprising to many that there actually are a lot of genes involved in this process because eye color isn’t just a single gene. The complexity is a key reason genetics is an interesting and intriguing field of study, particularly in families. Finally, in a very easy-to-follow and fun-to-understand way, let’s get into how eye color is inherited, why kids get crazy eye colors, and the science behind […]