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light eyes vs. dark eyes

topic posted Wed, November 5, 2003 - 10:06 PM by  Kristen
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hey, are light eyes like blue and green more sensitive than brown eyes? i have to wear shades often. i'm just curious.
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  • Rhianna
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    Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

    Sat, November 8, 2003 - 6:32 PM
    I've always worn sunglasses - my eyes cannot stand even overcast days, they are so sensitive. Without sunglasses, I'm nearly blind on bright days. And I tend to keep my home dim as well (I also happen to have excellent night vision).
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  • Chris
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    Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

    Thu, December 18, 2003 - 11:39 PM
    According to AllAboutVision.com, ". . . people with lighter-colored eyes. . . are more likely to notice sensitivity to light and glare." (www.allaboutvision.com/condit...ve.htm)

    The article adds that "Some medications may cause light sensitivity as a side effect, including belladonna, furosemide, quinine, tetracycline and doxycycline." Quinine is found in tonic water, which seems to suggest that drinking a bunch of gin-and-tonic can induce light-sensitivity.
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    • Lizzy-Q
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      Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

      Mon, February 16, 2004 - 3:04 PM
      I have heard that people with light eyes are also more sensitive to clutter and mess. I don't know about you, but I can't stand to see clutter. It irritates the hell out of me.
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      • Jame
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        Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

        Tue, February 17, 2004 - 12:33 AM
        "Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

        I think its just cuz you're a vampire"

        no it's because he's an agent! hehe i crack myself up
        and reply to the last post, i have baby blues and my room is kind of cluttered. what about the rest of you?
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        • Mike
          Mike
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          Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

          Wed, February 18, 2004 - 10:41 AM
          Blanket on the window (just in the sleep room), and some light linen clutter. Light sux, clutter is natural. Is it me, or is it impossible to find really dark sunglasses anymore?
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      • Unsu...
         

        Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

        Thu, July 13, 2006 - 4:17 PM
        not!!!
        most people I know that have blue eyes have very cluttered houses the dark eyed people i know tend to have clean uncluttered houses! I think it all depends to what your used to living in a mess or clean slate. people don't see things diffriently because there eye colour is different!
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  • Ron
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    Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

    Sat, August 30, 2008 - 10:05 PM
    Most definitely. Just think of where in the world light eyes dominate, areas visited by the Norsemen (Northmen). Although a few light eyes popup in the Middle East and even Mongolia, NO light eyes are found near the Equator, anywhere.<br><br>I had a lens removed and was ordered to wear sunglasses to protect that eye from UV. No problem. I was ALWAYS very light sensitive. (I have light green eyes.) <br><br>While in elementary school, I remember being confused as to why the other kids could charge right out onto the sunlit, sandy playground while tears streamed down my face. On the other hand, I have better night vision than most.
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  • Fire...
    Fire_In_The_Sky
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    Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

    Sun, August 31, 2008 - 7:58 PM
    Besides medicines, and being blue eyed, photosensitivity and chronic dry eye (which can make the light issue worse) can be caused by auto-immune disorders too.
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    • Yuki
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      Re: on the vampire thing, WRONG!

      Sat, April 18, 2009 - 5:26 AM
      I have dark blue eyes that almost appear black and i am extremely sensitive to sunlight. If I go out, even in late afternoon to dusk, I still need sunglasses. I don't think that color has anything to do with sensitivity.
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      • RACH...
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        Re: on the vampire thing, WRONG!

        Mon, April 20, 2009 - 4:32 AM
        Yuki, are you taking any medications? You don't have to answer that, just think about it. Some meds do cause sensitivity to light. Yes, eye color does make a difference in whether you have sensitivity to light and can see well at night, but so does health and age.
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  • The ...
    The Craw
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    Re: light eyes vs. dark eyes

    Tue, April 21, 2009 - 11:58 AM
    I totes have to wear sunglasses, even if its just hazy and bright out, or I get headaches.
    Yup....and now I am known for having, like 50 pairs because you have to be prepared for all levels of light, and of course, one must match one's sunglasses with one's outfit, right? LOL
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