The curiosities of our eyes
Most people’s facial aesthetics aren’t completely symmetrical. Although it’s not possible to detect asymmetry with the naked eye, if we analyze all parts of our face, we’ll almost certainly find some. The eyes are also part of the facial sack, being one of the facial elements most prone to asymmetry. Therefore, there are numerous interesting facts about our eyes in this area.
Do we have the same eyes?
Specifically, a study published in the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has detected a general asymmetry between the eyes. Most people have a smaller left eye than a smaller right eye. Although the exact causes have not been determined, genetic and environmental factors may be involved. For example, sun exposure to the left eye while driving causes contraction of the facial muscles on that same side, which could lead to a smaller eye.
Keeping this in mind, Dr. Nieto analyzes and studies his patients’ eyes before undergoing blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty, understood as corrective surgery for drooping eyelids, excess skin, or bags under the eyes, can cause asymmetrical side effects if the eye size is not properly assessed. Once the measurement is determined, potential post-surgical asymmetries are minimized.
The results of blepharoplasty are long-lasting and evident to the patient. From a specialist’s perspective, it is one of the most rewarding and satisfying procedures for patients. It eliminates a tired appearance and restores a youthful look, restoring joy and happiness. The main objective of blepharoplasty is naturalness, which becomes a reality when evaluating the results. In recent years, the techniques and equipment used to perform the procedure have improved, making it one of the safest and most highly regarded cosmetic surgeries in Spain.
The fact that eating carrots helps improve vision, that the human eye can distinguish almost 10,000 different colors, that the eyelid muscles allow us to blink about 20,000 times a day, and that it’s possible to have eyes of different colors (only one in every 3 million people) are more interesting facts about our eyes . The last-mentioned phenomenon is called heterochromia, and the difference can be total or partial. Heterochromia can be congenital or acquired through trauma, the administration of drugs to the eye, among other things.
Our eyes are an unknown world for many patients. Numerous experts have studied the ocular surface and its components to offer people the opportunity to correct defects and improve their vision.
