Windows to the Soul- Heterochromia Iridis

Authors

  • Saaim Asif Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Maaz Khan Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Waqar Arshad Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Sector G-8/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Imran Shabbir Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53992/njns.v7i1.92

Keywords:

Sectoral heterochromia, Waardenburg syndrome, social pressure, Consanguinity, Pakistan

Abstract

Eye colour in humans is a distinct character, and an important trait of an individual’s personality. Heterochromia iridis is a unique phenotype. It is an exceedingly rare condition caused by mutations in genes responsible for synthesis, distribution, and concentration of the melanin pigment in the irises of the eye. Many health disorders and syndromes are associated with heterochromia. Here, we report for the first time in Pakistan, two unique individuals with sectoral heterochromia. This report also addresses the social and psychological pressures these remarkable individuals face in the Pakistani society.

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Published

2022-08-31

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): NUST Journal of Natural Sciences

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