Understanding Eye Color: How Genetics and Melanin Shape Our Eyes Eye color is not just a physical trait—it’s influenced by genetics, melanin, and even environmental factors. While melanin is most commonly known for determining our skin and hair color, it also plays a significant role in eye color. This pigment helps protect the eye by absorbing light, including some ultraviolet (UV) radiation, that enters the iris, the part of the eye that controls how much light reaches the retina. But have you ever wondered how different eye colors occur and how rare they are? Let's dive into the fascinating world of eye color and its genetic and biological underpinnings. How Common Are Different Eye Colors? In many English-speaking countries, we may think of eye colors like brown, blue, and hazel…
