Iris color is an important physical characteristic in all human beings. It is determined by the melanocytes and extracellular matrix components of the eye. In humans, the iris color may vary from light blue to dark brown. Darker iris color is associated with a reduced risk of ocular uveal melanoma.
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Does prolonged use of Prozac cause darkening of the iris?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been taking Prozac for about six years. And I have noticed that my eye color looks much darker, I tried to research this online, but nothing came up apart from how Prozac can increase melanin melanocytes in the skin. Could this all so mean it affects the pigments in the iris, causin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are otherwise hale and hearty. I have understood your query, and I would like to tell you that there is nothing really to be anxious about. Prozac or, generically, Fluoxetine can, in the long run, cause pigmentation of the skin. There have, however, been n... Read Full »