Why are my eyes like this if I'm not Asian? (Photo)

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I'm French but I don't understand why my eyes do this I am not Asian and no Asian runs in the family is this called something ?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Although epicanthal folds are much more common in Asian eyes, they can occur in other ethnicity as well. See following link.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

What can be seen does suggest some Asian characteristics.  There are genetic testing services that can study your genetic material and determine more information about your family origins.  That might help answer more questions than the speculations of the RealSelf community.

R. Laurence Berkowitz, MD · Answer

This fold of skin can be found in all ethnicities under certain circumstances.  It is often related to the height of the nasal bridge.  Correcting the height of the bridge, when indicated and desirable, will lift or reduce this fold.

Elbert T. Cheng, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question and picture.  It is difficult for me to appreciate your eyes from that one photo.  If it really bothers you, see a plastic surgeon who specializes in eyes.  Best of luck!

John R. Burroughs, MD · Answer

It is hard to tell from your photos, but it appears that you have some override of your lower eyelid muscle.  This can cause what is called epiblepharon or entropion.  We can debulk the tissue through an incision in the lower eyelids just below the lashes.  Botox could be tried as well.  I would see a local eye surgeon that specializes in oculoplastic surgery for a consult.  Best regards.

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Why are my eyes like this if I'm not Asian? (Photo)

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Answer: Asian eyes in a nonasian

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Answer: What is my eyelid doing?

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