Sanpaku eyes are like a tragedy waiting to happen- Brenda Michelle

What does the term Sanpaku eyes mean?

The term “Sanpaku eyes” gets its name from the Japanese language.

It means “three whites” and refers to more of the white part of the eye showing either above or below the iris.

In Western medicine, Sanpaku eyes are known as a scleral show, which can be merely a cosmetic feature or occur after blepharoplasty.

Normally, that’s a pretty unremarkable thing that you might not even be able to pick up on.

Why it has been speculated that Sanpaku eyes are a death indicator. 

According to one Japanese superstition, sanpaku might not be a good indicator of your fate. 

This superstition took off in the West during the 60s when Japanese author George Osawa began predicting the deaths of famous American figures (Marilyn Monroe, JFK) based on their eyes. Since then, people have speculated about the connection between sanpaku and one’s fate.