Epiblepharon
Epiblepharon is a condition characterised by a congenital horizontal fold of skin near the margin of the upper or lower eyelid caused by the abnormal insertion of muscle fibres.This extra fold of skin redirects the lashes into a vertical position, where they may contact the globe of the eye, affecting the cornea or the conjunctivae.[1] This is found most commonly in Asian individuals, especially children. One estimate puts the percentage of affected Asian children aged 7–14 years old at 12.6%.[2]
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| This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics  |
References
- "Epiblepharon". Elements of Morphology. National Human Genome Research Institute. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- Katowitz, James A.; Katowitz, William R. (2017-11-30). Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer. p. 336. ISBN 9783319608143.
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