Palpebral slant - eye
Alternate Names : Mongolian slant
Home Care & Treatment
There is no special care for palpebral slant. Instead, you should treat the condition that is causing palpebral slant.
Call your Health Care Provider if
Contact your health care provider if: - Your infant has abnormal facial features
- You are concerned about your infant's ability to move his or her eyes
- You notice any abnormal color, swelling, or discharge from the eyes
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and asked questions about the person's medical history and symptoms. An infant with an abnormal palpebral slant generally has other symptoms and signs of a specific condition. Diagnosis of that condition will be based on a family history, medical history, and a thorough physical exam. Laboratory studies such as chromosome studies, enzyme assays, x-rays, and metabolic studies may be ordered to confirm a suspected disorder.
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