APA Dictionary of Psychology

a rare hereditary disorder in which continuous skin partially or completely covers one or both eyes. The eyes are usually present under the facial skin and are typically associated with ocular abnormalities, such as underdeveloped or absent eyelids, eyelashes, and/or tear ducts. Hearing loss is common, as are ear anomalies. Intellectual developmental disorder, malformations in the genitals, and syndactyly (fused fingers or toes) can also occur. Also called Fraser–François syndrome; Fraser syndrome.