What Color Is Your Eye If You Have Low Iron? Recognizing Ocular Signs
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According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects millions worldwide, and low iron is its most common cause. When you have low iron, it can lead to noticeable changes in your eyes, but it doesn't alter your inherent iris color. Instead, it impacts the surrounding tissues, causing a potential discoloration of the sclera (eye whites) and the delicate skin of the eyelids.
