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10 lut 2023 · Many Asians, especially those from East Asia (China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, etc.), have smaller eyes than other people. The “Asian eyes” are described in many ways, including “slanted eyes”, almond-shaped eyes, and “tired eyes”, among other offensive phrases.
19 lis 2023 · The smaller eye size in Asians is primarily due to the genetic variation called the epicanthic fold. The epicanthic fold is a fold of skin that covers the inner corner of the eye and reduces or eliminates the appearance of an eyelid crease.
A question that many ask is why the Japanese and other Asians like Koreans and Chinese have slanted eyes and sometimes even smaller than Westerners. Is there a scientific explanation? In this article, we will try to unravel this great mystery.
Contrary to the stereotype that suggests Asians have uniformly small eyes, the truth is that Asian eye shapes span a broad spectrum, showcasing a rich tapestry of genetic and environmental influences.
14 lut 2013 · Gaining a deep insight into human evolution, researchers have identified a mutation in a critical human gene as the source of several distinctive traits that make East Asians different from...
20 cze 2023 · In many East Asian cultures, eye shape has a significant cultural and historical significance. In particular, Chinese and Japanese societies have long-held beliefs and values about the shape and size of the eyes.
First of all it's Northeast Asians with that particular 'fold' in their eye shape, not all Asians. Second, different eye shapes are caused by fat deposits under the skin, and one theory is that it evolved to protect the eye against the cold, or against the stronger ultraviolet light found in snowy and desert environments.