61-year-old peasant Mr. Yang went to a plastic surgery hospital yesterday and asked for double eyelid surgery, shm.com.cn reported.

Mr. Yang has a pair of hypertrophic eyelids that prevent him opening his eyes wide. Mr. Yang said he has had the condition since he was young but it had got worse as he got older. His eyes now look like two lines and people often think he is asleep.

His daughter had successful double eyelid surgery recently and this encouraged Mr. Yang to go to the hospital. Double eyelid surgery will remove fat from around Mr. Yang's eyes and he will be able to see the world much better.