Hooded eyes occur when excess skin droops from the brow bone over the top part of the eye, which can make the eyes look smaller and give a tired or aged appearance. This genetic trait is common in people of all ages and typically affects both eyes. Aging can cause hooded eyes to worsen, as the skin loses elasticity and collagen, causing the skin to sag and droop. Other causes of hooded eyes include:

• Genetics: Many people who have hooded eyes were born with this trait. If the parents have hooded eyes, then there’s a high possibility that the children will inherit them as well.

• Ethnicity: Hooded eyes tend to be more common in people of Asian descent, but this condition can affect people of all ethnicities.

• Muscle and Fat Structure: Under the skin, the composition of the fat and muscle will affect the way the skin hangs over the eye.

While hooded eyes are a normal hereditary trait that don’t usually affect vision, they can cause issues that interfere with a person’s vision because the skin hangs so low. Most people with hooded eyes do not need medical attention unless they cannot see clearly or find the appearance of their hooded eyes distressing. However, if hooded eyes cause vision problems, medical intervention may be necessary. There are also non-invasive treatments available to address hooded eyes, such as makeup, dermal fillers, laser therapy, and surgery to lift the eyebrow and remove excess skin, fat, and soft tissue.