When someone dies, do their eyes go black or is the color of the iris retained?

Question

A while ago, due to a bladder infection, we had to put our cat to sleep. I held him as he got the shot. This was the second time through the years we had a pet put down. In both cases I noticed that when the shot took effect, their eyes went black. So I wondered if that happens when a person dies. Sorry for the topic but I've been curious for years. Thanks ahead for your answers.

Answer 1

No, the iris retains its colour.

In fact, the woman who has what are considered to be "the world's most beautiful eyes", Aishwarya Rai of India, has signed a donor card to donate her eyes upon her death.

Best wishes.

Answer 2

Well I can't say for sure, but I have seen donor eyeballs in my workplace which were removed after death of the donor...and they had their normal color to them.  Gross though.

Answer 3

I think that was just their pupils dilating.

I've seen more than my share of dead people and I don't remember anything different about their eyes.They look pretty normal in general ,if a little pale and waxy.

Answer 4

I don't think so. That's just something they show in movies.