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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Adrienne Martinez

Behind Trending Videos of Babies With Taped Eyelids in China: What Is BPES?

BPES is a rare congenital disorder that affects the development of the eyelids. (Credit: Photo: Dasha/Pexels)

Viral clips appearing on different social media platforms have sparked a wave of confusion and concern. Parents are lifting the eyelids of their babies with a tape. While the imagery has been widely criticised as an extreme manifestation of beauty standards, the trend has brought a rare genetic condition known as BPES into the global spotlight.

But what exactly is BPES, and does taping their babies' eyelids really help with this rare condition? Here's everything you need to know.

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