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Why are the eyes of harlequin babies red?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Poor eyelid closure: In babies with harlequin ichthyosis, the eyelids are not formed properly causing them to turn away from the eye. This causes poor closure leading to dry and red eyes.

Answered 4/18/2013

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