As an expert in pediatrics and genetics, I can tell you that eye color is determined by a combination of genetic factors, and it can be influenced by the amount and type of pigments in the front part of the iris, as well as the scattering of light by the turbid medium in the stroma of the iris.

Newborns often have a blue or gray eye color because their irises are not fully developed at birth. The stroma, which is the part of the iris that contains collagen and gives it structure, is less dense in infants. This allows more light to be scattered, which can make the eyes appear lighter in color. Over time, as the child grows, the stroma becomes denser and the true color of the eyes, which is determined by the amount and type of pigments, becomes more apparent.

So, to answer your question directly: Yes, many babies are born with blue eyes, but this is often a temporary condition as their eye color can change within the first few months or years of life.

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Babies of African American, Hispanic and Asian descent are usually always born with dark eyes that stay that way. This is because these non-white ethnicities naturally have more pigment in their skin, hair, and eyes. ... It is true that Caucasian babies are often born with blue or gray eyes that can change over time.read more >>