How to Improve Eye Shape?
Improving eye shape depends on what aspects you want to enhance. While you can't fundamentally change your eye structure naturally, several methods can subtly alter your eye's appearance or correct vision problems related to eye shape.
Several cosmetic procedures can reshape the eyes to achieve a desired aesthetic. These procedures are typically performed by qualified ophthalmologists or plastic surgeons:
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery): This surgery addresses issues like droopy eyelids or excess skin, improving the overall appearance of the eye area. Both upper and lower blepharoplasty options exist. (Taban MD)
- Canthoplasty: This procedure reshapes the outer corners of the eyes, changing their overall shape and sometimes making them appear more almond-shaped. (Quora)
- Epicanthoplasty: This is a specialized procedure that alters the fold of skin covering the inner corner of the eye. (Taban MD)
- Brow Lift: A brow lift can indirectly affect the eye shape by lifting sagging brow skin, potentially opening up the eye area and making eyes appear more open and lifted. (Malena M. Amaro MD)
Improving Vision Related to Eye Shape
Some eye shape irregularities affect vision. Corrective measures include:
- Eyeglasses: For astigmatism, where the cornea has an uneven shape causing blurry vision, eyeglasses with specially designed lenses compensate for this irregularity. The lenses correct the uneven focusing of light, improving visual clarity and comfort. (Mayo Clinic, American Academy of Ophthalmology)
- Contact Lenses: Similar to eyeglasses, contact lenses can correct astigmatism by directly correcting the uneven focusing on the cornea. (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
- Orthokeratology ("Ortho-k"): This method uses specially designed contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily, improving daytime vision. It's often described as "orthodontics for your eyes". (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
- LASIK Surgery: LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser to correct refractive errors, including astigmatism. (Mayo Clinic)
Enhancing Eye Appearance with Makeup
Makeup techniques can also subtly influence the perception of eye shape:
- Eyelashes: Individual lashes strategically applied can enhance or subtly alter your eye shape. (Byrdie)
- Eyeliner: Proper eyeliner application techniques can create the illusion of a different eye shape. (ILoveEye)
Eye Exercises: While some exercises claim to improve eye shape, there is no scientific evidence supporting significant structural changes. However, exercises focusing on eye muscles (like the one in the provided YouTube video) can improve eye health and reduce eye strain.
