Title: Palpebral slant - eye Information | Mount Sinai - New York
Headings: Palpebral slant - eye
Palpebral slant - eye
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Palpebral slant - eye
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The palpebral slant is the direction of the slant of a line that goes from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner. The direction of the slant of a line drawn from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner is known as the palpebral slant. The most commonly recognized syndrome associated with an abnormal palpebral slant is Down syndrome. Considerations
The palpebral are the upper and lower eyelids, which make up the shape of the eye. A line drawn from the inner corner to the outer corner determines the slant of the eye, or palpebral slant. Slanting and a fold of skin ( epicanthal fold) are normal in people of Asian descent. Abnormal slanting of the eye may occur with some genetic disorders and syndromes. The most common of these is Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome often also have an epicanthal fold in the inner corner of the eye. Causes
Palpebral slant may not be part of any other defect.