👉 Epicanthus, also known as the epicanthic fold, is a characteristic of the face. It is characterized by two folds, one on each side of the upper eyelid and a third on the lower eyelid, which are separated from the eye by a thin line called the epicanthoscope. This fold is typically visible when you look at someone in the mirror or through a mirror while looking into their eyes. The epicanthus helps to distinguish between the two eyes of a person