Ophthalmology »

[3 Sep 2010 | | ]

Bicanthal plane is the transverse plane joining the 2 canthi
It marks the upper boundary of the mid face

Ophthalmology »

[3 Sep 2010 | | ]

Epicanthus inversus is a fold of skin which passes from the medial part of lower lid –  vertically upwards – covering the medial canthus
It is seen in association with congenital ptosis, blepharophimosis and telecanthus in blepharophimosis syndrome

Ophthalmology »

[3 Sep 2010 | | ]

Intercanthal distance is the distance between the medial canthi of the eye
It’s usually ranges from 30-35mm
For practical purposes, the intercanthal distance is considered to be approximately equal to the width of one eye
In certain conditions, the intercanthal distance increases – telecanthus
Intercanthal distance should not be confused with Interpupillary distance

Anatomy, Ophthalmology »

[3 Sep 2010 | | ]

Canthus is the area where the upper and lower eyelids meet
There are 2 canthi – medial and lateral

Alternate names (synonyms):

Palpebral commissures

Acronyms, Preventive medicine »

[3 Sep 2010 | | ]

NNP stands for:

National Nutrition Policy (India)