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Jeff Bezos in a black and white suite, black bow tie, and standing in front of a blurred green background
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Is something wrong with Jeff Bezos’ eye?

It depends on your definition of the word wrong.

There’s a litany of things Jeff Bezos is known for. He’s known for being the founder and CEO of Amazon, for creating the second-largest retailer in the world, for being one of the richest people in the world, for being the former husband to MacKenzie Scott, and for flying into space in a questionably-shaped space shuttle, among other things.

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Truly, he’s known for more than can be detailed in anything other than a full-length exposé. However, there’s one thing the multi-billionaire is known for that has nothing to do with his success, but has caught people’s eye all the same. That would be his, well, eye.

The shape of his eye, to be exact. For years people have commented on the fact that one of Bezos’ eyes appears to be significantly larger than the other, specifically when smiling. Some have attributed this to a medical condition, while others have gone so far as to say he wears a glass eye. So, which is it?

Is there something wrong with Jeff Bezos’ eye?

Jeff Bezos in a black and white suite, purple checkered tie, and smiling with his mouth closed.
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As much as we wish we could have perfectly symmetrical features, or poreless skin, or whatever else society deems as “right,” at the end of the day that’s hardly the case for most people, including Bezos.

Some have speculated the asymmetry in Bezos’ eyes is due to wearing a glass eye — or at the very least a prosthetic one, as prosthetic eyes are usually made out of acrylic nowadays, not glass — but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

When Bezos speaks on camera, both of his eyes appear to move in tandem with one another and naturally shift with his facial expressions, thus ruling out the possibility of a prosthetic.

What is ptosis, and does Jeff Bezos have it?

Jeff Bezos in a black and white suite, black bow tie, and standing in front of a blurred grey background
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The most likely explanation for Bezos’s asymmetrical feature is a droopy eye, otherwise known as Blepharoptosis, or ptosis for short, not to be confused with a lazy eye.

A lazy eye typically involves a wandering eye, or eyes, whose movement doesn’t work in conjunction with the other. Droopy eye, or ptosis, on the other hand, occurs when the muscles that raise the upper eyelid weaken or stretch, causing the eyelid to sag lower than normal, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The condition is usually genetic and can be treated with surgery, although unless the drooping eyelid is affecting one’s vision, there isn’t much medical benefit to seeking surgery, other than for cosmetic reasons.

It isn’t known for certain whether Bezos has ptosis, as he hasn’t spoken on the matter, nor have any of his medical records been released. However, according to his IMDb profile, the multi-billionaire does, indeed, have ptosis, although IMDb erroneously miscategorizes the medical condition as a lazy eye instead of a droopy eyelid, a common misconception.

Until Bezos himself confirms this assertion, the respectful thing would be to leave the final ruling up to him, should he decide to disclose it. Until then, our theory remains speculation, but we’ll keep a close eye on the matter in case that ever changes.


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Cody Raschella
Cody Raschella is a Staff Editor who has been with WGTC since 2021. He is a closeted Swiftie (shh), a proud ‘Drag Race’ fan (yas), and a hopeless optimist (he still has faith in the MCU). His passion for writing has carried him across various mediums including journalism, copywriting, and creative writing, the latter of which has been recognized by Writer’s Digest. He received his bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge.