What Do Rings in the Iris Mean

Blue rings around the iris are caused by cholesterol deposits in the eye. The deposits are actually white or yellowish but can appear blue. This might sound dangerous, but it isn’t. Researchers estimate that this condition impacts anywhere between 20 and 35 percent of people, becoming increasingly likely as you age.

Why do I have a gold ring in my iris?

What is central heterochromia? Rather than have one distinct eye color, people with central heterochromia have a different color near the border of their pupils. A person with this condition may have a shade of gold around the border of their pupil in the center of their iris, with the rest of their iris another color.

What are nerve rings in iris?

Nerve rings, also referred to as neurovascular cramp rings, are depressions in the iris stroma that indicate an individual has some degree of nerve tension or anxiety. This shows as a lack of circulation in the cerebral/brain area.