Q&A for How to Make Your Eyes Lighter

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.

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.

Junk foods are high in carbs, which can have an effect.

Yes.

Consult with your doctor before doing anything even possibly risky with your eyes. They are delicate organs and can be damaged easily.

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.

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.

Yes, depending on your eye color. You can try different shades and see which one works best for you.

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.

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.

It is not possible unless you get colored contacts. It's better just to learn to love the eyes you have.

No, but you need to get your eyes checked first, because not all lenses are for everybody.

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.

Ask your parents to schedule you an appointment. You should be discussing this with your parents anyway.

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.

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 .

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.

There has been no scientific proof of them working.

You cannot change your eye color, they come from your genetic traits.

Honey and water drops don't make your eyes brighter. Try a good night's rest and limiting your exposure to eye irritants.

No, it will not brighten your eyes, and adding honey to your eyes is actually very dangerous.

You could get colored contacts.

No it isn't. You have to either be born with two differently colored eyes or place two different color contacts in your eyes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You cannot lighten your eyes by eating any particular way.

No, there is no safe way for you to do this.

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.