Are my eyes too far apart? (Photo)

Question

I don’t think this is something that can be fixed but I really want to know because I’m too embarrassed to ask people around me.

Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

The primary problem is your eyelid muscle is loose and causing you to look sleepy, and the eyes don't open all the way. Correction of this will be the primary way to improve your eye area. As for your original question about the eyes being too far apart, this can be improved by raising the bridge of the nose so that there is less empty space between the eyes. (However, you are not that far apart; typically, the distance between the two eyes should be one eye-length apart).

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, I think the heavy upper eyelid caused by ptosis exaggerate the effect.  Moving the orbits is basically so hard it is impossible.  Fixing the ptosis is much more straight forward. You need an aesthetic ptosis surgery.  It is certainly possible that your surgery may be covered by health insurance but you might decide to self-pay to get a more cosmetic result. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a regional directory on their website that can help you find a highly qualified eyelid plastic surgeon.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No, your eyes are not too far apart.  From the 1 limited photograph, it appears that you may have ptosis present in both eyelids.  This is best treated by an oculoplastic surgeon.  There is nothing that can be done to move the eyes closer together in the bony eye sockets.

Are my eyes too far apart? (Photo)

Answers (3)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Eyelid Surgery

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Are my eyes too far apart? (Photo)

Answers (3)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Eyelid Surgery

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.