The eyes are the windows to the soul and the key to people’s first impressions. However, asymmetrical or dull eyes tend to give a tired and gloomy impression. Even makeup can hardly make the eyes look symmetrical. So, what causes asymmetrical eyes? Is it curable?

Asymmetrical eyes are not caused by insufficient sleep

Many people think that the eye becomes smaller due to the lack of sleep. Yet, they find no improvement in the condition even when they change their daily habits and sleep for 8 hours a day. The reason is that sleep deprivation is not the main cause of asymmetrical eyes. The three main causes are as follows:

Genetics

We are born with facial asymmetry – it is just the degree that matters. Many people are born with uneven eyes, and this may be caused by asymmetrical facial bones or the uneven support of orbital bones on the eyelids.

Eyestrain

Factors such as using electronic devices, wearing contact lenses and rubbing the eyelids frequently can lead to fatigued levator palpebrae superioris and loose eyelid, which often occur in the dominant eye.

Ptosis

Ptosis is a more common cause. The levator palpebrae superioris is a thin muscle located at the bottom of the upper eyelid that is responsible for retracting muscles to open and close the eyes. The levator palpebrae superioris will loosen or degenerate as we age, causing potential asymmetrical eyes. Apart from ageing, some people suffer from ptosis due to injuries.

Ptosis not only affects the appearance

Ptosis causes asymmetrical eyes which affect the appearance. Yet, in severe cases, the eyelid will cover the pupil and block the vision, severely interfering with the eyesight and the ability to open the eye. Patients may also often tilt their heads backwards due to impaired eyesight, leading to shoulder and neck fatigue in the long run.

How can I treat ptosis?

According to the patient’s condition, the doctor may perform ptosis correction by shortening (or removing) a part of the levator palpebrae superioris to enhance the lifting effect. During the frontalis suspension procedure, the doctor will use sutures or other artificial material (e.g., silicone rods) or an autogenous material to connect the eyelid with the frontalis muscle such that the drooping eyelid can be elevated with the strength of the frontalis muscle.

Asymmetrical eyes not only affect the appearance but also interfere with the patient’s daily life. If you are troubled by this condition, be aware and seek help from a specialist as soon as possible.

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