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
Skeletal muscle. 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
conjunctiva.
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%.
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