Why does the iris of the eye go white when blinded via injury?

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Why does the iris of the eye go white when blinded via injury?

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The pupil is not a thing, it’s a hole. If the normally clear fluid inside were to cloud up, it looks white rather than black. The iris is very thin, having a milky or white layer behind it makes it look faded out.

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