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    I'm only 12, can I wear colored contacts and would they affect my eyes?
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    If they are not disinfected properly or are left in overnight you are at higher risk for infection, but otherwise they are are relatively safe.
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    Is it true that lemons can lighten your eye color?
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    No, it's not true, but drinking lemon can make your eyes look healthier. Also make sure to drink at least 2 liters of water a day to keep your body hydrated and keep blood circulated.
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    I have done this and I can see a difference but when I eat a bit of junk food it goes really dark again. Why?
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    Junk foods are high in carbs, which can have an effect.
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    I am 15. Can I wear contacts?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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    If I do this, is there any possibility that I could go blind?
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    Consult with your doctor before doing anything even possibly risky with your eyes. They are delicate organs and can be damaged easily.
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    Does the sun make my eyes lighter?
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    No. The sun has no effect on the color of your eyes, and can only damage your eyes if you persistently expose them to it without protection (sunglasses) or if you look into it directly.
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    How can I tell if my eye color has gotten lighter?
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    Take a super-close up with a high definition camera. Your phone camera might suffice if you hold your face close enough and have good lighting. This will work like a before/after picture. Make sure you take the before and after pictures in the same place with the same amount of light in the background.
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    Can I lighten my eye color with eye shadow and no eyeliner?
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    Yes, depending on your eye color. You can try different shades and see which one works best for you.
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    I am a child and I am awful at eating healthy. Any tips?
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    Ask your parent or guardian to help you make better choices. Sit down together and read through the tips in this article about how to eat healthy for some more ideas.
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    Can eye color really change to a green or murky hazel color by becoming vegan?
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    No, there is no way your natural eye colors can be change by the way you eat , but eating healthily can make your eyes lighter.
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    I'm only 9. Is it possible to get my brown eyes to turn blue?
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    It is not possible unless you get colored contacts. It's better just to learn to love the eyes you have.
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    Do you have to wear glasses to use color contacts?
    Community Answer
    No, but you need to get your eyes checked first, because not all lenses are for everybody.
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    How do I convince my parents that I need to lighten my eyes?
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    You don't need to lighten your eyes; however, you can tell them what the positives and negatives are and try describing how this could make you feel better about yourself. Always tell your parent/guardian what your plan is and when you would like to do it.
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    I am a child, how am I supposed to get an appointment with an eye doctor?
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    Ask your parents to schedule you an appointment. You should be discussing this with your parents anyway.
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    How do I get my eyes a specific color naturally?
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    This is not possible using natural methods. Makeup and contacts are your best bet. However, wearing colors that suggest your preferred eye color can sometimes help the eyes to seem a different color, through reflection or sheer color volume.
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    Can you use honey and water to make your eyes lighter?
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    No, the only results that you are going to see on your eyes will be burning and irritation. You cannot actually change the color of your eyes, you can only use tricks like makeup or colored contacts to make them look different. If you want to brighten the whites of your eyes, see How to Get Brighter Eyes .
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    When I was little, I had natural blue eyes, and now they are brown! Is that normal?
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    Totally. Many babies have blue eyes initially. I had blue eyes as a baby, as well as my sisters, and one of my cousins. Now we all have brown eyes.
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    Do eye-color-changing subliminals work?
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    There has been no scientific proof of them working.
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    My eyes are a dark brown, almost black. Is there any way to lighten them naturally at home, other than eating healthy and protecting them?
    Community Answer
    You cannot change your eye color, they come from your genetic traits.
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    If I put honey and water drops in my eyes will it make them brighter?
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    Honey and water drops don't make your eyes brighter. Try a good night's rest and limiting your exposure to eye irritants.
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    Is it true that if I use warm water and honey it will brighten my eyes? Will it affect me in any harmful way?
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    No, it will not brighten your eyes, and adding honey to your eyes is actually very dangerous.
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    How can I lighten my eyes without makeup?
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    You could get colored contacts.
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    Is it possible to only get one eye color changed?
    Community Answer
    No it isn't. You have to either be born with two differently colored eyes or place two different color contacts in your eyes.
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    Can I hide my natural red pupils with contacts?
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    It may not be possible because of the unique color of your pupils. But contact your optometrist -- he or she could better advise you about your options, if they exist.
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    I am 12 and I want to make my eyes purple. Should I wear contacts, or just love myself the way I am for now?
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    Love yourself the way you are, now and forever! There is no other "you" in the world. If you do decide you want to try contacts, talk to your parents about it and ask them to schedule you an appointment with an optometrist. Even if your vision is fine, an optometrist can check your eyes and be sure contacts are an option. Some people can't wear contacts due to conditions like astigmatism.
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    I am 12, can I wear contact lens?
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    You are old enough to wear contact lenses, as long as it's okay with your parents. They would know if you are responsible enough to use them safely and take care of them properly.
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    How do I make my eyes green? They are dark brown, almost black; I am African American.
    Community Answer
    You can't naturally do this in any safe way. What you can do is get colored contacts that are green. There are many ways you can enhance your natural color, however.
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    How do I make my eyes lighter by eating right?
    Community Answer
    You cannot lighten your eyes by eating any particular way.
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    Can I lighten my eyes naturally without any surgery?
    Community Answer
    No, there is no safe way for you to do this.
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    Sometimes my eyes are really dark brown and sometimes they are really light. Does that mean I have hazel eyes and not brown?
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    It depends on the lighting. It's likely you have light brown eyes, not hazel. The best way to check your eye color is outside in the early afternoon.
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