If you’ve ever wondered what causes those pesky under-eye bags, a new study can now explain it all to you.
The study examined why lower eyelids get bulgy with age by looking at the faces of people in three different age groups (12 – 29 years old, 30 – 54, and 55 – to 80) via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Blocked Tear Duct - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
An obstruction in the tear drainage system is known as dacryostenosis. This is a common condition in infants. Adults can get a blocked tear duct due to infection, inflammation, eye injury or a tumor.
An obstruction in the tear drainage system is known as dacryostenosis. This is a common condition in infants. Adults can get a blocked tear duct due to infection, inflammation, eye injury or a tumor.
This significant increase in orbital fat is the primary cause of under-eye bags.
Previous studies have hypothesized that the "bags" were caused due to swelling from fluid build up or sagging/drooping of the eyelid/upper cheek area.
The latest study confirms that excision or removal of the fat, during eyelid surgery, not just repositioning, plays a clear role in the treatment of under eye bags. More than 240,000 eyelid surgeries were performed in 2007, according to ASPS statistics.
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LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.
LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.
