Eyelid folds: Epicanthal folds are the prominent folds nasally on the eyelids in people of Asian desent. They often hide some of the white portion of the eye nasally and sometimes make the individual falsely look cross-eyed. They do not represent pathology.
Answered 2/19/2015
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Yes - usually: Epicanthal folds are an inherited characteristic common in central Asian races - chinese, japanese, korean, eastern russians and mongolians. It is not found in southeast asians such as vietnamese, cambodians, indians and indonesians. It may serve as a protective covering for the eyes and perhaps a sunscreen.
Answered 12/23/2015
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