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Why do asian people have squinty eyes?


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Asians have what is known as an epicanthal fold, a extra layer of skin and fat. The abscense of a visible MORE

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One hypothesis as to why Asian's have "slanty" eyes says that sunlight reflects more intensely off light colored surfaces, (MORE)

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Asian eyes vary because they adapt to different climates. Far East Asians have more fat on their eyelids causing an inner fold.

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I can't find a reason for why their eyes are that way, but the skin that makes their eyes squint is called an epicanthal fold.

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