Why do eyes look sunken with age? The complex factors behind volume loss
By their late 30s and early 40s, many people begin noticing that their eyes appear more sunken. The condition, known as "under-eye hollows" or enophthalmos, is a natural part of the aging process, caused by a combination of volume loss in facial fat pads and changes to the underlying bone structure. Understanding these changes is key to addressing the tired, shadowed look that can develop as we grow older.