Eye Shape Detector

How do I know what eye shape I have?

Eye shape comes down to three things: the width-to-height ratio of the palpebral fissure (how elongated the opening is), whether the upper lid shows a visible crease, and whether the outer corner sits above or below the inner corner. Measure width and height in a mirror or on a front photo, note the crease and tilt, and you land on one of six main shapes.

Width-to-height ratios by shape

A ratio of 2.4 or below reads round; 2.4–3.2 is the standard middle; 3.2 and above is a classic elongated almond. Monolid and hooded are decided by lid anatomy independently of the ratio, while upturned and downturned come from the canthal tilt angle (positive lifts, negative drops).

Does eye shape change over time?

The bony frame stays put, but soft tissue moves. Upper-lid laxity with age turns many visibly creased eyes into hooded ones, and the canthal tilt drops slightly as the outer corner’s supporting ligament loosens. That is normal ageing, not a bad measurement.