Author Topic: Cross-eyedness (Read 2470 times)

Tyball · « **on:** March 02, 2007, 07:46:57 PM »

I'm not sure if it's my imagination, but I have this impression that Japanese people are often cross-eyed, more often than other peoples I've seen. By cross-eyed I mean that "each eye look in towards the other eye", like you would when you try to look at the tip of your nose.
I tried to find out more about this on Google and Wiki but I gave up.

What are your impressions regarding this, and if anyone could direct me to any scientific study on the matter, I mean if it's more wide-spread in Japan or not, I'd be grateful.

I guess I have to add that a slight cross-eyedness adds to cuteness IMHO.

Happosai · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2007, 08:07:13 PM »

It's called the WONKY EYE, dammit!!!

... and i find it absolutely adorable and cute!!!

Also, I've read that in south america (or was it in Mexico???), it is/was considered as a predominent charm point!

reyfer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2007, 08:29:31 PM »

Quote from: Happosai;320846

It's called the WONKY EYE, dammit!!!

... and i find it absolutely adorable and cute!!!

Also, I've read that in south america (or was it in Mexico???), it is/was considered as a predominent charm point!

Must be Mexico, because here in Venezuela it's not a "predominant" charm point, and neither is in Brazil or Colombia (I know because I travel a lot to those two countries for business). I myself find it cute in a girl, but for most people I know, it is just a "defect" :evil:

Marco Malvado · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2007, 12:17:43 AM »

The effect you're referring to (the impression that more Asians are cross-eyed) is caused by the...

Epicanthal Fold

Also known, of course, as the Wonky Fold.

JFC · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2007, 02:02:30 AM »

WONKYNESS FTMFW!!!

testype01 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2007, 03:48:33 AM »

Here in Chile that's just a defect, noone will love you more because of that, it's more like something to laugh at. Look at the president of Argentina and tell me that he doesn't look a little wierd.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2007, 04:34:59 AM »

Someone should add "the wonkey eye" into colloquial terms of the wiki

Though I'm not sure the epicanthal fold is exactly it. Some people have their eyes move in unintentionally and don't always look like that. I used to do it sometimes when I was younger. The funny thing is I can't willingly do it o_o I don't think it has anything to with ethnicity though

Tyball · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2007, 04:41:40 PM »

Quote from: marcomalvado;321000

The effect you're referring to (the impression that more Asians are cross-eyed) is caused by the...

Epicanthal Fold

Also known, of course, as the Wonky Fold.

So it's a sort of optical illusion then? I suppose that could be it.

ziggurat · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2007, 06:05:24 PM »

Quote from: marcomalvado;321000

The effect you're referring to (the impression that more Asians are cross-eyed) is caused by the...

Epicanthal Fold

Also known, of course, as the Wonky Fold.

I think this is the correct one..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strabismus

LASVEGAS · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2007, 05:51:40 PM »

http://www.visionsimulations.com has some good info about everything related to eyes. Sometimes it's funny to see one thing in a picture whereas another person sees completely different thing.