Editorial Policy

Our goal

Our goal is to help you know your true eye color and how eye color works. We write plain word guides so a kid can read them. We do not use big words or long sentences. We keep it simple and clear.

We also want to be true. We check our facts with eye docs and with peer reviewed papers. We do not make things up. If we are not sure, we say so.

How we pick topics

We pick topics that people ask about. The top one is what color are my eyes. From there, we add pages on the eye color chart, how to read your eye from a photo, how genes play a part, and how light changes the look.

We also add pages when users ask for them. If you have an idea for a new page, use the contact page and send it our way.

How we write

We write in plain words. Short sentences. Clear ideas. No jargon. If we must use a big word, we explain it the first time. We write for a kid who can read, not for a doc who knows it all.

We also write with a personal touch. We use I and you. We talk to you like a friend. We do not use the formal tone that makes you feel lost.

• Plain words, short sentences.
• No jargon. If we use a big word, we explain it.
• Personal tone. We use I and you.
• We do not use the formal, stiff tone.
• We do not use em dashes or fancy marks.

How we check facts

We check our facts in three ways. First, we read peer reviewed papers on eye color, genes, and light. Second, we talk to eye docs. Third, we test things on our own eyes and on the eyes of friends and family.

If we can not find a clear answer, we say so. We do not make things up. We would rather say we do not know than say some thing wrong.

Our sources

Our main sources are peer reviewed papers on eye color, text books on eye health, and talks with eye docs. We also use the web, but only for back ground. We do not cite a blog with out check ing the source.

If you want a list of sources for a page, use the contact page and ask. We are happy to share what we read.

How we fix errors

If we get some thing wrong, we fix it. If you see an error, use the contact page and tell us. We will check, fix, and post a note at the top of the page if the change is big.

We do not hide errors. We thank you for the catch, we fix it, and we move on.

No medical advice

Our content is for fun and learning. It is not medical advice. If you have a question about your eye health, see an eye doc. Do not use our site to treat or diagnose any thing.

Our eye color scanner is also not a medical tool. It is a fun AI read of your iris. It can not tell if your eyes are healthy or sick. See a doc for that.

Updates to old pages

We update old pages when we learn new things. The last updated date at the top shows when we last looked. If a page is old, we may still keep it up if the facts are still true. If the facts are wrong, we fix or take down the page.