Sanpaku eyes are a condition where the white part of the eye, or sclera, is visible above or below the iris. Here are some details about sanpaku eyes:
Positive:
- In China, sanpaku eyes are considered a sign of good luck.
Negative:
- In Japanese face-reading practices, individuals with sanpaku eyes are considered ill-fated and destined for a life filled with misfortune.
- Japanese superstition associates sanpaku eyes with certain undesirable behavioral traits.
Causes:
- Sanpaku eyes can be genetic or result from aging, trauma, or clinical and aesthetic dermatology procedures.
- Some of the conditions that are believed to be commonly associated with this appearance are fatigue, high blood pressure, bad posture, overweight, aging, poor blood circulation to the head over time, endocrine imbalance, physical trauma, and congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ingredients or materials:
- There are no specific ingredients or materials associated with sanpaku eyes.
Treatment:
- Sanpaku eyes are usually considered a normal condition and dont require treatment.
- Nowadays, it is commonly believed that sanpaku eyes are a result of the downward pull or the drooping of the eye muscles. Individuals with round-shaped eyes are more likely to have sanpaku eyes.
In Western medicine, sanpaku eyes are known as scleral show, which can be merely a cosmetic feature or occur after blepharoplasty. The only difference between sanpaku and normal eyes is their appearance, although Japanese superstition associates the eyes with certain undesirable behavioral traits.
