The eyes are the first feature we see when we meet someone, and there is much to be learned from them. We can think that the person is tired, evasive, dishonest, energetic, sad, intense or even captivating just by looking into their eyes. So it is to one’s advantage to have good-looking eyes.

To this end, we like to see smooth skin without wrinkles or puffiness for both the upper and lower eyelids. There should be a crisp crease between the upper eyelashes and eyebrow, and the eyebrow should have a nice smooth arch about ½  inch above the bony rim. Obviously, allergies or any other inflammatory condition that affects the whites of the eyes would detract from an otherwise positive impression and should be corrected.

Generally, we like the outside corner of the eye to be slightly higher than the inside corner. The highpoint of the brow arch is most pleasing if it is somewhere between this outside corner and the iris or colored portion of the eye. Also, the eyebrow should start and end at the same horizontal level. We also like to see the distance between the two eyes approximately equal to one eye width.

Though many of us are born with naturally beautiful eyes, much can be accomplished with the appropriate use of make-up and the appropriate surgical procedure(s), if indicated.