Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to Light? Yes. People with blue eyes are, on average, more sensitive to bright light because they have less melanin pigment in the iris, which lets more light and glare enter the eye. Light sensitivity can also be heightened if the back of the eye has less pigment, so some brown-eyed people experience it too. Sensitivity varies by individual and can also be caused by medical conditions.

If bright days make you squint, your irises might be to blame. With less pigment, blue eyes scatter more light—boosting glare and sensitivity. Do tinted lenses help you? #BlueEyes #EyeHealth #IrisPigment #LightSensitivity #Photophobia