Atlas · Chapter
Eye.
The single region that contributes most to facial trust and warmth perception.
markers in this chapter
22
read time
13 min
why this region
The argument for reading eye carefully.
The eye area carries an outsized share of attractiveness signal — and unlike the bony framework, much of it is modifiable. Almost every Atlas opens with at least one eye-area finding because it is so often a hidden strength or a low-effort gain.
every marker, in this chapter
The full list.
marker
what we measure
healthy range
Canthal tilt
Lateral - medial canthus angle
+2° to +10°
Lid show
Visible upper-lid surface
2–6mm
Scleral exposure
Sclera visible above iris at rest
minimal
Iris color
Hue + saturation
categorical
Tear-trough
Sub-lid hollow depth
0–4 grade
Inter-canthal width
Eye-to-eye distance
≈ eye width
Eye height
Vertical palpebral fissure
8–14mm
Eye width
Horizontal palpebral fissure
28–34mm
PFH:PFW ratio
Height-to-width balance
0.32–0.42
Dynamic ptosis
Lid droop on neutral expression
minimal
Festoon presence
Lower-lid bag morphology
0–3 grade
Lash line
Density + curl trajectory
categorical
Brow-eye distance
Brow base to upper lid
1.0–1.5x lid show
Almond index
Eye shape classification
round / almond / hooded
Hooding
Pretarsal coverage
none / partial / full
Concealer load
Color correction signal
scored
Vector positivity
Cheekbone-to-eye support
positive / neutral / negative
Sclera health
Yellowing / vascularity
0–4
Symmetry · L/R
Inter-ocular dimension delta
< 1.2mm ideal
Limbal ring
Iris circumference contrast
present / faded
Pupillary distance
Pupil-to-pupil
58–68mm
Brow-eye gap L/R
Asymmetry across brow lift
< 1.0mm ideal
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