Forest Whitaker was born with ptosis in his left eye. His left eye ptosis has been called “intriguing” by the critic Susan Wloszczyna, with the writer Stephanie Zacharek maintaining that it gives him “a sleepy, contemplative look”.

Forest Whitaker has explained that the condition is hereditary and that he has considered having surgery to correct it, not for cosmetic reasons but because it affects his vision.

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Forest Whitaker was born with ptosis in his left eye. After he became a widely acclaimed actor, some critics even noted that his ptosis has helped him in his portrayal of more complicated characters.

Ptosis which is also known as blepharoptosis, is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. This condition is sometimes called “lazy eye,” but that term normally refers to the condition amblyopia. If severe enough and left untreated, the drooping eyelid can cause other conditions, such as amblyopia or astigmatism, so it is especially important to treat the disorder in children before it can interfere with vision development.

Source: Ghanafuo.com