Did you know that in addition to brown, blue, and green, human eyes can also be… purple?
What is Purple Eye Syndrome?
Many people believe that there are individuals in the world with purple eyes, and these individuals are said to have Alexandria’s Genesis Syndrome, commonly referred to as Purple Eye Syndrome. This syndrome is a type of genetic mutation that causes eye color to change from blue to purple within six months after birth, and during puberty, the purple color becomes darker.
Have you ever seen someone with purple eyes like this?
In addition to purple eyes, individuals with this syndrome also have extremely pale skin and are almost immune to sunburn or tanning. Moreover, a unique characteristic of these individuals is that they only have hair on their heads, eyelashes, eyebrows, and nostrils, with no body hair growing anywhere else.
Furthermore, those with Purple Eye Syndrome tend to live over 100 years, with some individuals reportedly living up to 150 years, and regardless of their age, they always appear to be around 50 years old.
Many believe that the legendary Elizabeth Taylor had purple eyes.
The belief in the existence of Purple Eye Syndrome is largely attributed to the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, who had striking violet eyes. Additionally, people argue that if there are genes that cause rapid aging and early death, there must also be genes that keep people looking young and living long lives.
Doubts About Purple Eye Syndrome
Of course, if there are believers, there will also be skeptics regarding the existence of this syndrome. Their reasoning is that it is impossible for a single mutation to affect so many hereditary traits, especially considering the unusual benefits associated with this syndrome, particularly the claim of living to 150 years old.
Another argument made by skeptics to assert that this syndrome is not real is the claim of being immune to sunlight. In reality, melanin is what protects skin from sunburn or tanning, and it is inconceivable that individuals with pale skin, which indicates a lack of melanin, could never get sunburned or tanned.
The advantages of purple eyes are too unrealistic.
The Origin of This Intriguing Legend
Many believe this legend originated in England in 1329 when a fair-skinned girl with purple eyes named Alexandria was born. This girl later gave birth to two children who lived over 100 years.
However, it was the ancient Egyptians who first wove the tale of this syndrome over 1000 years ago. At that time, a mysterious light would sweep across the sky, and anyone illuminated by this light would have pale skin and purple eyes. They were considered living deities and eventually vanished from the earth. Perhaps this is why there has never been anyone documented to have Purple Eye Syndrome, and the actress Elizabeth Taylor’s purple eyes were likely a result of lighting or photo editing.
