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Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1

Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1: Introduction

Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1: A rare genetic disorder characterized by inner canthal folds, lateral displacement of inner canthi and drooping upper eyelid. The severity of symptoms is variable. There are two subtypes of the condition: Type 2 involves eye anomalies as well as female fertility problems whereas type 1 only involves the eye anomalies. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1 is available below.

Symptoms of Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1

• Inverted inner canthal fold between upper and lower lid
• Short eye slits
• Lateral displacement of inner canthi
• Low nose bridge
• Drooping upper eyelid
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Treatments for Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1

• More severe cases may require surgical correction
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Causes of Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1

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Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, type 1: Broader Related Topics

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