Epiblepharon with inverted eyelashes and high body mass index in Japanese children.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the sexual predilection of epiblepharon in Japanese children and the relationship between this condition and body mass index.


METHODS
Japanese children who were 6 to 14 years old were cross-sectionally surveyed on routine health screening.


RESULTS
Of 2,941 children examined, 127 had epiblepharon. The incidence decreased with age. No sexual predilection was found. Lower eyelids were commonly involved bilaterally. Mild complaints included discomfort or foreign body sensation. The body mass index in children 6 to 11 years old with epiblepharon was higher than that in children without epiblepharon.


CONCLUSIONS
No sexual predilection was found for epiblepharon. A high body mass index was noted in children with epiblepharon who were 6 to 11 years old.
Hayasaka
Yoriko
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Department of Ophthalmology, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
Hayasaka
Seiji
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D000293:Adolescent; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004774:Entropion / Q000209:etiology*; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D050177:Overweight