What Kind of Eyes Do I Have: Protruding Eyes or Sunken Eyes?

Hello, this is Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, glad to meet you.

When you look in the mirror, the first thing you notice is your eyes!

Some people’s eyes may seem a little protruded,

while others’ eyes may seem a little sunken.

These shapes are sometimes described as protruding eyes or sunken eyes,

and today we’re going to talk about protruding eyes and sunken eyes.

Do I have protruding eyes? Or sunken eyes?

Protruding eyes refer to a condition in which the eyeball protrudes slightly farther forward than its normal position,

and this mainly occurs as fat and muscle develop between the eyelids and the orbit (the facial bones surrounding the eyeball).

When the eyes are in this protruded shape, more of the eyeball is visible, so the eyes may look larger,

but if the degree of protrusion is excessive, the eyes may feel dry and uncomfortable, or may look tired to others.

On the other hand,

sunken eyes refer to a shape in which the eyeball appears to be slightly set back from its normal position,

and this mainly develops when there is a lack of fat around the orbit or when the eyelids become hollow with age.

With sunken eyes, less of the eyeball is visible, so the eyes may look smaller, and dark circles may stand out more.

How to self-check for protruding eyes and sunken eyes

In a clinic, instruments are used to check whether the eyes are sunken or protruding, but you can also simply evaluate the condition of your eyes at home.

Take out a ruler from your desk drawer

and place it against your eyebrows and cheekbones, then blink.

If you feel that your eyes touch the ruler at this time, your eyes may be more protruded,

and if you do not feel any contact with the ruler, you may think of them as more sunken.

Of course, this test does not give an absolute result~

For an accurate assessment, it is best to consult a specialist at a clinic.

For protruding eyes and sunken eyes,

which double-eyelid line would suit them?

Unfortunately, it seems difficult to say clearly that this is definitely the one!!

This is because many factors vary from person to person, such as

the thickness of the eyelids, the distance between the eyes and eyebrows, the overall impression, and personal preference.

After first thinking about the shape you consider ideal,

we recommend coming to the clinic and receiving an in-person consultation.

So far, this has been Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, glad to meet you.