Iris color distribution in the United States of America
Utilizing information from over 230 million driver's license holders, this report is the largest study of iris color distribution representing the United States of America, thus providing a valuable source for future eye disease and other sociological research. The data show that the most prominent iris color in the United States of America is brown/black, then blue, hazel, green, other iris colors, and grey.
Authors
- Cristina Menicacci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3456-5849)
- David B. Granet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8011-2480)
- Faris Hashem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8817-1095)
Institutions
- Ospedale Santa Maria alle Scotte (IT)
- The California Eye Institute (US)
- University of Tabuk (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312913
- Primary Topic
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00